Driver Instructor

To undertake the training of new drivers into the organisation to the required PCV standard and carry out refresher training for new PCV licence holders into the business.

To conduct development training designed to support existing driver workforce helping them to become safer and greener drivers.

Main responsibilities

Delivering driver training to PCV standard whilst managing the day-to-day progress of trainees.
Supporting theory, hazard perception & case study training as required.
CPC Module 4 training to test standard.
Vehicle checking and defect reporting as well as type training.
Introduction to depots & bus stations.
Completion of all progress reports and associated paperwork including C&G;
Coaching trainees in the soft skills that support technical standards.
Completing development, refresher or referral training with existing bus drivers as required.
Completing reintegration sessions with employees who have been away from the business long term and support them back into driving.
Supporting with Pre-Employment Assessments (PEAs) and classroom work where required.
Communicating company policies and procedures.
Ensure the Health and Safety of all employees.
Benefits
Free Bus Pass for you + 1
Free on-site parking
Company pension
Free uniform
Company sick pay, Contracted 38 hours per week. Flexibility required for hours/days worked (including weekends) in line with operational requirements.

Excellent written and spoken English with the ability to communicate clearly and at all levels.
A thorough knowledge of the Highway Code and PCV legislation.
A committed, positive approach to encourage and support new and existing members of staff.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to appropriately deliver effective, timely and direct feedback, whilst demonstrating a willingness to embrace any feedback received.
Must be a team player and willing to develop others to increase team and individual performance.
Must be flexible.
Hours of Work

Metroline Manchester is a recently formed subsidiary of ComfortDelGro, in March 2024 we were awarded contracts to operate four franchises and join the Bee Network in Greater Manchester by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Metroline was formed in 1989, fourth largest bus operator in London running about 17 percent of the city's scheduled bus services and has been a part of the largest private land transport company Comfort Del Gro since 2000. Here at Metroline we are 6,000 colleagues strong across the UK and help carry over one million of our customers every day, whilst Comfort Del Gro operates in 12 countries with a global fleet of over 40,000 vehicles and more than 22,000 colleagues.