Driver Training Lead - Watch Manager

WMJobs; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwickshire County Council’s Watch Manager (Driver Training) at Kingsbury Training and Development Centre (TADC) leads the Driver Training Team to ensure a competent and ready fleet. You will plan, deliver and supervise driver and vehicle training, maintain records and advise on road risk management while supporting continuous improvement.

The role requires substantive Watch Manager experience, appropriate training qualifications (IFE Level 3 or gateway), and a full driving licence with

Qualifications

• Substantive in current Watch Manager role.
• IFE Level 3 Certificate Unit 6 - Operations and Incident Command or internal gateway exam.
• Valid driving licence with categories C1, C1E, D1.
• Current NFCC Emergency Response Driving Instructor accreditation or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Driver Training Team and ensure training is planned, organised and delivered.
• Provide professional advice on vehicle operations and driver development.
• Maintain driver training records and standards across the service.
• Support continuous improvement of driver training and learning culture.
• Undertake operational duty commitments as directed (24 integrated response shifts per year).

Skills

Watch Manager

Driver training

leadership

road risk management

Education

IFE Level 3

Tools

DVSA ADI

NFCC ERDI

Job description

Warwickshire County Council’s Watch Manager (Driver Training) at Kingsbury Training and Development Centre (TADC) leads the Driver Training Team to ensure a competent and ready fleet. You will plan, deliver and supervise driver and vehicle training, maintain records and advise on road risk management while supporting continuous improvement.

The role requires substantive Watch Manager experience, appropriate training qualifications (IFE Level 3 or gateway), and a full driving licence with