Class 1 Driver & Driver Trainer
| Posting date: | 11 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £150 to £175 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bolton, North West, BL1 1AP |
| Company: | Ignition Driver Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 56945234 |
Summary
HGV Driver & Driver Trainer - Bolton - Earn £150 to £175 per day - Apply today!
Ignition Driver Recruitment is actively seeking an experienced Class 1 Driver trainer who will be based in Bolton. We have a number of clients across the UK who will require Driver Training, but you will be based in Bolton initially, and when there is no requirement for Driver Training, you will be required to be OTR for various clients. (Please note, when you are driving for clients, the rates of pay will vary).
To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have:
- C+E Licence holder, Minimum of 4yrs continuous C+E use
- Maximum of 3 penalty points (some endorsement codes may not be accepted)
- Valid DQC
- Tachograph Card
- Excellent Knowledge of Assimilated Drivers Hours
- Excellent Knowledge of Road Transport (Working Time) Directive
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Working as a Driver Trainer you will:
- Develop and implement tailored driver training programmes with various clients
- Monitor metrics, maintain records, and promote safety culture
- Address training-related inquiries and concerns promptly
- Conduct Driving Assessments
- Carry out inductions/site SSOWS
- Drivers Licence Checks
- Have an excellent knowledge of the WTD/Drivers hours
- Carry out Tacho workshops/ Driver counselling
This is a varied role, and you must be flexible and willing to embrace change and new opportunities. You will be fully trained on our innovative HGV Driving Simulator and will be required to drive the unit across the UK, and operate it in both a training capacity and also a client engagement capacity.
The Shift times & working hours:
- Monday to Friday – Flexibility may be required on working hours
- Overnight stays will be required (all hotels and meals are paid)
Desirable qualifications and skills include:
- PTLLS /DTLLS/ AET/CET
- NVQ A1 Assessor
- HGV Driving Instructor
- Exposure to mentoring other drivers
- Road Haulage CPC Holder (national/international)
Employee Benefits:
Financial:
- Immediate start
- Weekly pay - every Friday
- Excellent & competivie salary offering
Employee Welfare:
- Full Induction to the company and the role
- Exciting engagement initiatives
- On-site facilities
- Free secure on-site car parking
- Exciting team-building activities
- Bi-annual company-wide social events
- Summer Garden Party
- Christmas Black Tie event
Personal & Professional Development:
- Free on-the-job training and upskilling
- Fantastic career development & progression opportunities
This is an exciting opportunity for an established HGV Class 1 Driver looking to take on a new challenge. If you meet the essential requirements and would like to discuss the role with our team, please click to apply today.
Ignition Driver Recruitment is actively seeking an experienced Class 1 Driver trainer who will be based in Bolton. We have a number of clients across the UK who will require Driver Training, but you will be based in Bolton initially, and when there is no requirement for Driver Training, you will be required to be OTR for various clients. (Please note, when you are driving for clients, the rates of pay will vary).
To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have:
- C+E Licence holder, Minimum of 4yrs continuous C+E use
- Maximum of 3 penalty points (some endorsement codes may not be accepted)
- Valid DQC
- Tachograph Card
- Excellent Knowledge of Assimilated Drivers Hours
- Excellent Knowledge of Road Transport (Working Time) Directive
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Working as a Driver Trainer you will:
- Develop and implement tailored driver training programmes with various clients
- Monitor metrics, maintain records, and promote safety culture
- Address training-related inquiries and concerns promptly
- Conduct Driving Assessments
- Carry out inductions/site SSOWS
- Drivers Licence Checks
- Have an excellent knowledge of the WTD/Drivers hours
- Carry out Tacho workshops/ Driver counselling
This is a varied role, and you must be flexible and willing to embrace change and new opportunities. You will be fully trained on our innovative HGV Driving Simulator and will be required to drive the unit across the UK, and operate it in both a training capacity and also a client engagement capacity.
The Shift times & working hours:
- Monday to Friday – Flexibility may be required on working hours
- Overnight stays will be required (all hotels and meals are paid)
Desirable qualifications and skills include:
- PTLLS /DTLLS/ AET/CET
- NVQ A1 Assessor
- HGV Driving Instructor
- Exposure to mentoring other drivers
- Road Haulage CPC Holder (national/international)
Employee Benefits:
Financial:
- Immediate start
- Weekly pay - every Friday
- Excellent & competivie salary offering
Employee Welfare:
- Full Induction to the company and the role
- Exciting engagement initiatives
- On-site facilities
- Free secure on-site car parking
- Exciting team-building activities
- Bi-annual company-wide social events
- Summer Garden Party
- Christmas Black Tie event
Personal & Professional Development:
- Free on-the-job training and upskilling
- Fantastic career development & progression opportunities
This is an exciting opportunity for an established HGV Class 1 Driver looking to take on a new challenge. If you meet the essential requirements and would like to discuss the role with our team, please click to apply today.