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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 teamWorking 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 counsellingThis 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 offeringEmployee 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