TL;DR: The motorcycle training industry can’t keep up with demand for Compulsory Basic Training and full licence training courses. All you need is a full, clean, motorcycle licence and three (or more) years riding experience to become a motorcycle training instructor.
You know the feeling; the rush of adrenaline as you accelerate, the intense satisfaction of perfectly leaning into a corner, and the sheer freedom of leaving the traffic behind. For experienced riders like you, a motorcycle is more than transport. It’s a passion, a lifestyle, and a masterful skill you enjoy developing daily. Have you ever considered turning your passion into a reliable, rewarding career?
The UK motorcycle training industry is currently facing a massive challenge; it just can’t keep up. The continuous surge in riders looking for adventure and practical commuting options is fueling the demand for safe, certified instruction. Consequently, vacancies for motorcycle instructor jobs are skyrocketing.
Over 30,000 motorcycle licence tests were taken in the second quarter of 2025. Countless others need Compulsory Basic Training (CBT); either to renew their certificates or begin their journey to a full licence. Our training schools (and others) are overwhelmed by this sheer volume of training requests.
The high demand has created a severe bottleneck, leading to long waiting lists for training nationwide. The only way we’ll clear it and meet future needs is with more qualified motorcycle instructors. This is great news for skilled riders who’re tired of their daily grind and keen for a more fulfilling life. Motorcycle instructor jobs offer a secure profession with genuine purpose and excitement—an opportunity that can’t be ignored. Isn’t it time to use your riding expertise for good, make work fun, and step into an industry that desperately needs you?
Want to dive deeper into the complete training roadmap and process? Read our comprehensive guide on how to become a motorcycle instructor.
Why should you become a motorcycle instructor?
Are you dragging yourself to work every Monday? Is your career currently defined by fluorescent lighting, endless meetings, and meaningless targets? For many skilled professionals, work is a compromise. It’s just a way to fund the freedom you find on your bike. Enduring constant micromanagement, a lack of control over your day, and a deep disconnect between your passion and profession doesn’t have to be your lot until retirement. Now is the time to pursue motorcycle instructor jobs near you.
You deserve more than just a predictable paycheck. A career where your expertise is valued, your decisions matter, and where your work targets fill you with fire and make you smile is possible.
You can have it too.
Becoming a motorcycle instructor is the ultimate pivot. You trade the 9 to 5 desk-jockey routine to straddle your passion and deliver a well-executed road lesson. You’ll replace the stress of arbitrary deadlines with the intense, satisfying focus on life-saving instruction. You’ll choose your student’s best learning route, troubleshoot their technique, and witness their progress toward two wheeled freedom. It’s profoundly rewarding.
It’s not like other teaching roles. There’s no defiant teenager questioning your direction. No toddler demanding Mum. You’ll be transforming nervous adult novice riders into safe, confident, independent motorcyclists. That impact is the definition of genuine job satisfaction.
True job security: the facts and figures
Switching careers can feel risky, especially if the new industry seems volatile. The great news about the motorcycle instructor shortage (for you, at least) is it’s not a temporary bubble. It’s a verifiable economic reality. The motorcycle training industry is a stable, regulated one that’s only going to see demand increase. Now is the perfect time to become a motorcycle training instructor.
The UK motorcycle training industry is recession-resilient because the core services—CBT and full licence training—are mandatory legal requirements. The regulated demand ensures a continuous, high-volume pipeline of learners. This makes it one of the most stable career paths available to skilled riders.
How can you be certain of this stability? Look at the proof of market demand. While many industries are contracting, Approved Training Bodies (ATBs) like us are expanding just to meet the local need. Over the past 18 months, we’ve opened five new training centres in the UK. This kind of growth is just part of the proof that there’s high market demand for motorcycle instructors. Not to mention operational resilience, and long-term business confidence for the role.
Job security proof
When motorcycle instructor jobs are with a stable and expanding ATB, you benefit from three pillars of true job security:
- Regulated Requirement: The demand for training is protected by law, ensuring a perpetual stream of learners year after year. Licence testing figures from the past five years prove demand for motorcycle training is steadily growing.
- Guaranteed Workload: The current instructor deficit means high-demand schools can offer consistent, contracted hours and guaranteed work schedules, eliminating the “feast-or-famine” uncertainty common in other roles. We work closely with our instructors to offer a balance between flexibility and security. Our instructors let us know their availability and we schedule training sessions to fill their work days.
- Future-Proof Skillset: Your expertise is irreplaceable, and will always be needed to ensure road safety standards are met as the market evolves—even with the introduction of new technologies like electric motorcycles.
For those serious about finding motorcycle instructor jobs near me, working with a proven, training leader like us is a great choice. We’re the largest training school in the UK so you’ll be stepping directly into a career with a guaranteed workload and a long-term future.
The Phoenix Motorcycle Training instructor jobs package
The biggest obstacle to starting a motorcycle instructor career is the high cost and complexity of the required DVSA training and assessments. We remove that obstacle entirely.
For committed applicants, we cover the full cost of the essential training and assessment to qualify as an Approved Training Instructor (ATI). This commitment means you can transition into your dream career without the financial burden. You’ll have the full support of the UK’s largest training school behind you and two years of guaranteed work.
But the support doesn’t end there. Our instructor package gives you everything you need to succeed from day one. Plus some extras that broaden your career prospects. That means you can confidently focus on delivering excellent training.
Your training package includes:
- Training Paid For: We invest in your future by paying for your entire DVSA instructor course and assessments.
- A Nationally Recognised Teaching Qualification: All of our motorcycle training instructors hold a Level 3 Award in Education and Training. We’ll help you get yours too. This qualification teaches you how to teach and adapt your style for different learners. It’s recognised across all industries too. So, if you choose to take your training skills on new journeys, you’ll be ahead of your competition.
- Guaranteed Contracted Hours: Unlike working on your own or in roles with unpredictable pay, we work closely with our instructors. We offer consistent hours and pay for the days and times you’re available. That gives you the security you need and us the instructors we need to meet the growing demand for training.
- Ready-to-Roll Motorcycles: There’s no need to take on the expense of training bikes and kit. We provide a fleet of fully maintained training motorcycles (for both CBT and DAS instruction). You’ll have access to full safety kit in various sizes for your students to wear too.
- Professional Equipment: You’ll have access to all essential professional equipment, including a modern helmet radio system. We’ll also help with tips for staying warm in cool weather and cool in warm weather so you can maintain focus on your students.
- Career Progression: We offer clear pathways to advance your career. You can move from CBT Instructor to Direct Access Scheme (DAS) Instructor and onward. You’ll train riders for their learning certificates and full licence. You may even develop into an Advanced Training Instructor if you wish to help licensed riders improve their skills.
Our training package is the ultimate launchpad for getting paid to ride.
Ditch your desk and stake your claim in freedom
You have a choice. You could continue in a career that drains your drive and leaves you feeling depleted. Or, you can seize the opportunity to turn your two wheeled skills into a secure, respected, and fulfilling job. The UK motorcycle training industry needs YOU! We’re facing a massive shortage of instructors that riders like you can solve.
By choosing a motorcycle instructor job with us as your next career pivot, you’re choosing a stable profession that pays you to ride. We cover your entire training cost. You’ll get two years of guaranteed work, and a nationally recognised teaching qualification. You can rest easy knowing that you’ve taken a clever career turn without the usual risks career changes pose.
The open road is calling. Don’t let your passion remain just a hobby; turn it into your purpose. Are you ready to make work fun? Explore Motorcycle Instructor Jobs Near You and Apply Today
Frequently Asked Questions:
In short, yes, it can be hard—but it’s also very rewarding. That’s why so many experienced riders choose this career.
The difficulty often comes not from riding, but from the demands of teaching and mentoring in a safety-critical environment. You’ll spend long hours outdoors in all kinds of weather, so you need physical and mental resilience.
The greatest challenge isn’t just physical or mental, it’s also psychological; supporting your students through their mental hurdles. You’ll encounter a diverse range of people, from those who are terrified of traffic to those who are over-confident. Your job is more than just teaching; you must be a patient coach, adapting your style to help them overcome their fear, build self-trust, and find confidence in their ability. That’s why we equip our motorcycle instructors with a Level 3 Award in Teaching and Education qualification.
The immense reward comes the moment you see a nervous, hesitant learner take to the road with confidence and skill. That feeling—knowing you played a critical role in giving them safe, two wheeled freedom—is a pure sense of accomplishment you simply don’t find in a typical desk job.
To start training for motorcycle instructor jobs, you must meet the DVSA standards. These are:
- Age and Licence: Be over 21 years old and have held a full, unrestricted motorcycle licence (Category A or A2) for at least three years.
- Driving Record: You must have a relatively clean licence, with a maximum of three current points and no more than six points in the past four years.
- DBS Check: You will be required to pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which is standard for positions of trust.
Residency: You must be a resident of the UK.
Through our sponsored ‘Earn as You Learn’ model, the path to becoming a certified CBT instructor usually takes around three months. That’s the time from your initial enquiry to completing your down-training and preparing for your DVSA assessment. This pace keeps you interested and gets you into a secure motorcycle instructor job fast. You’ll be able to take CBT courses on your own once you’ve completed your downtraining successfully.
Our motorcycle training instructors work year-round. Motorcycle training is in consistently high demand throughout the year, especially with the continuous need for CBT renewals. Our guaranteed two-year contract means you can rely on a consistent income and workload, regardless of minor seasonal fluctuations.
No. When you work with us, we remove all equipment expenses. As the UK’s largest training provider, we supply and maintain the entire fleet of training motorcycles (for CBT and DAS), professional safety kit, and modern helmet radio systems. We also take care of insurance and all the associated operational costs.
You will use your own motorcycle for demonstrating maneuvers and riding techniques as well as taking students out on the road. This means you’ll be familiar and confident with your machine while coaching students towards confident familiarity with their training motorcycles.
