PCV Driving Examiner

Job Description

FirstBus, Glasgow are looking for a full time PCVDelegatedDriving Examiner to join our Training Team! Our Training Team is passionate about nurturing and developing the new generation of Driver talent. We want you to be the one to ultimately sign-off our trainee drivers on their learning journey, whilst acting as an ambassador for the wider business.Welcome to FirstBusHello. FirstBus is one of the countrys largest busoperators - taking 1.6 million customers to their destinations every day. Were a forward-looking business at the forefront of bustechnology, leading the way on contactless payments, mobile Apps and realtime information. Our investment in state-of-the-art, new buses is just one part of our transition to a low-carbon future. Its an exciting time to be here.What will you be doing

• Conducting PCVdriving tests, in line with DVSA standards, for new colleagues
• Mentoring and coaching existing colleagues, where necessary
• Testing of learners to ensure a demonstrable knowledge of the Highway Code, vehicle safety and vehicle operations, whilst adhering to the standard of the Road Traffic Act 1988
• Providing guidance and assistance to the training and garage management teams in relation to PCVstandards and driving instruction techniques
• To remain abreast with commercial and legislative changes to vehicles, test requirements and equal opportunities, and advising on company procedure relating to the aforementioned
• Advising and offering guidance and training on vehicle familiarisation, as well as instruction on the correct use of service performance and control systems
• Assisting with the DrivingQualityMonitoring processes and identifying and communicating on trends and making recommendations on improving drivingstandards
• To deliver classroom modules in areas of drivingstandards including up skilling of our driver mentors

Applicants must be appropriately qualified and experienced as below;

• Experience in a Driving Examiner remit is essential, with the potential to demonstrate the coaching and mentoring of PCV (CAT D & D1 Category) tests and assessments; candidates in possession of a DVSA delegateddrivingexaminersqualification will be givenprior consideration for this role
• Evidence of working as a PCVDriving Examiner ideally within the last year
• An understanding of proposed legislative changes in the UK and EU which in turn influence the standards as required by Transport Scotland, DVSA, DVLA and JAUPT
• Demonstrable knowledge of health, safety, quality and environment in the workplace
• The ability to work autonomously and travel while at times being flexible to meet business requirements

Rewards & Benefits

• Negotiable Salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• First Xclusives - Discounts on many high street brands, supermarkets, holidays and cinema tickets, to name a few
• First My Rewards - Discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service - travel as far as London/Edinburgh for £6!
• Free bus pass for you and a significant other on joining
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support

We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at FirstBus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it. Youll find a range of health-promotioninitiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to ourconfidentialEmployee Assistance Programme.Apply now! We look forward to receiving your application.Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At FirstBus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusiveorganisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bringso many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.