Arriva

Pan-European bus and rail transport operator

Driving Instructor

Corporate & Technical TrainingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeStockton-on-Tees, UKNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A strong understanding of the soft-skill elements required to be a comprehensive bus driver.
The ability to communicate effectively in a professional and confident manner.
The ability to provide effective, timely, and direct feedback and to receive feedback constructively.
The ability to empathize with individuals who find the driver-training journey challenging.
A learner-focused approach to working with people.
A flexible approach to tasks and working hours in line with business needs.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day progress of trainees.
Ensure trainee safety during instruction.
Teach trainees the technical skills required to drive a bus.
Ensure trainees meet the standard required to pass the Module 3 driving test element.
Teach trainees the Module 4 practical demonstration and ensure they have the knowledge to pass.
Coach trainees in the soft skills that support technical standards.
Carry out Pre-Employment Assessments, driver development training, and classroom work where required.

The Driving Instructors will be responsible for:

Managing the day to day progress of their trainees.
Ensuring the safety of trainees, whilst under instruction.
Teaching trainees the technical skills required to drive a bus.
Ensuring trainees meet the standard required to pass their Module 3, driving test element.
Teaching their trainees Module 4 practical demonstration and ensuring they possess the knowledge to pass.
Coaching trainees in the soft skills that support technical standards.
Carrying out Pre Employment Assessments, (PEAs) driver development training and classroom work where required.

The ideal candidate will be an individual who:

Has a strong understanding of the soft skill elements required to be a comprehensive Bus Driver.

Is highly professional and confident and demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively.
Possesses an ability to appropriately deliver effective, timely and direct feedback, whilst demonstrating a willingness to embrace any feedback received.
Shows an ability to empathise with individuals who are finding the driver training journey challenging.
Is people orientated and puts learner experience at the centre of everything they do.
Demonstrates a flexible approach to tasks and working hours in line with business needs.

About the Company

Arriva

Pan-European bus and rail transport operator

Arriva runs bus, rail, and other passenger services across multiple European countries, coordinating operations through a network of local operators. Its products work by managing timetables, routes, maintenance, and customer service to provide organized public transit while pursuing fleet decarbonization. It differentiates itself with a history of cross-border expansion and a pan-European footprint under private ownership, focusing on growth and efficiency. Its goal is to deliver reliable, accessible, and cleaner transportation across 10 European countries while expanding services and reducing emissions.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Sunderland, United Kingdom
Founded: 1938

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