HGV 1 Driver/Instructor in Portsmouth

At 2 Start Training, we’re proud to be one of the country’s leading logistics and driver training providers. Established in 2008, we’ve grown steadily, with training centers now operating across Portsmouth, Southampton, Reading, Worthing, Theale and Havant. Our ongoing investment in state-of-the-art facilities, modern vehicles, and top-tier instruction ensures we deliver an exceptional experience for both learners and businesses alike. We’re a team that genuinely cares about quality, professionalism, and creating a supportive environment for our students and staff. Whether it’s HGV driver training, forklift courses, or operator instruction, our focus is always on helping people succeed. We’re known for our high standards, friendly approach, and consistently strong pass rates – and we’re proud to be accredited by key industry bodies including DVSA, ALLMI, ITSSAR and NRI to name a few. Our mission is simple: to deliver training that’s not only expertly delivered but also enjoyable, comfortable, and confidence-building. We believe in doing things properly – with integrity, energy, and a focus on the future. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a business that makes a real difference every day.

Our HGV Instructors play a crucial role in providing all our students a professional, experienced, supportive, and productive training environment, enabling the students to reach their attainable goals. Working closely with the depot managers to ensure all training equipment/vehicles are available and to the highest standard and ensuring efforts are aligned with company goals, while continually driving innovation and improvement to keep 2 Start Training at the forefront of the industry.

Training Sessions are 3.5 hours long and commence at 07:00 - 10:30 - 14:00. These times could change if only training two students in 1 day. For example, first student in @09:00 and the Second@12:30. All 3.5hr training sessions are to include a 15min brief on what is going to be covered in the lesson, a 15min break out on the road or in the yard, half way through the lesson and a 15 min de-brief once the lesson is concluded.

• Meet and greet students and give a full brief of what the training course entails and what they can expect.
• Support, encourage to help alleviate any nerves.
• Complete a document and drivers license check to ensure the student has the correct credentials to drive that category of vehicle.
• Complete vehicle pre-shift inspections to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy.
• Follow the company’s defect reporting system if any faults are found on the vehicle.
• Provide students with a high standard demonstration drive, showing them the required standard to achieve and demonstrating the procedures to be replicated.
• Lead and manage the training program to suit the students’ needs, offering suitable allocation to work on any areas of weakness.
• Students are instructed on how to use the training board with start times for the following day discussed.
• Deliver high quality driver and classroom-based training to the company’s clientele in a professional, supportive way to enable them to build confidence and meet their goals.
• Plan and liaise with colleagues to complete the revising exercise training and practical 3a reversing test.
• Ensure students are ready and arrive in good time for the practical driving test conducted by a DVSA examiner.
• The examiners debrief must be attended to be able to offer guidance and support to the student going forward.
• Gather feedback from the student about the courses they have attended.
• Build strong relationships with external suppliers, colleagues, directors, and examiners supporting excellent delivery and experience for all our students.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, developments and regulatory changes relevant to training and logistics.

• Ensure vehicles are clean and ready before being used by our students and they are pressure-washed once a week.
• Ensure the classrooms are set up before the course commences and left in a condition that is ready for the next instructor to use.
• Training vehicles are left with sufficient fuel for the next training session the vehicle has.
• Positively represent 2 Start Training in all interactions, both internally and externally.
• Contribute to a collaborative, respectful and professional working environment.
• Take part in company events, training sessions and team activities as required.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) and ongoing learning.
• Comply with all relevant company policies, procedures and standards.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties in line with the role and business needs, as requested by management.

• Must complete and keep an in date DBS. Any changes to this must be reported immediately to your line manager.
• Must complete a Driving License Check every 6 months. Any points received must be reported immediately to your line manager.
• Must hold or be working towards your Register of LGV Instructors Qualification.

• Strong ability to adapt and remain flexible according to changing deadlines and business needs.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to seek and incorporate feedback from colleagues.
• Proficient in using a computer.
• Strong fault recognition and fault rectification.

• Excellent communicator with the ability to explain scenarios at a level that can be easily understood.
• Ability to work flexibly in line with the changing needs of the business, including supporting different departments.
• Strong team player, willing to collaborate and share knowledge to achieve business objectives.
• High level of responsiveness and adaptability to changing business requirements.