Driver Training Manager

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service; Chorley; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

LGPS membership

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Recruitment is seeking a Driver Training Manager at the Leadership and Development Centre in Chorley. The role is to lead and manage the Service's driver training function, ensuring high standards for driver and vehicle operator training.

The successful candidate will manage a team of Driver Trainers and Associate Driver Trainers, develop training programmes, policies and guidance, and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading driver training programmes.
• Strong understanding of driver and vehicle operator training standards.
• Knowledge of legal compliance in driver training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Service's driver training function to deliver high-quality training for drivers and vehicle operators.
• Maintain legal compliance, promote best practice, and ensure competence of all vehicle operators.

Skills

Driving Examiner qualification

Category B driving licence

Job description

Location: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Leadership and Development Centre, West Way, Euxton, Chorley, PR7 6DH

Grade 9 SCP 38-41 £50,908 - £54,143 (where the successful candidate holds the required Driving Examiner qualification and is formally appointed to undertake the additional examiner responsibilities associated wtih the role).

Working Arrangements: 36.25 hours per week

Closing Date: 23:59 hours, Thursday 29 October 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service as a Driver Training Manager.

We are an inclusive and values-driven public sector organisation with an outstanding culture, committed to making Lancashire safer. We offer free parking, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working arrangements, and generous annual leave entitlement.

Reporting to the Station Manager within the Leadership and Development Centre, the Driver Training Manager will lead and manage the Service's driver training function, ensuring that all driver and vehicle operator training is delivered to the highest professional standards. The role is responsible for maintaining legal compliance, promoting best practice, and ensuring the continued competence of those who operate Service vehicles.

The successful candidate will lead a team of Driver Trainers and Associate Driver Trainers, overseeing training delivery, assessment, quality assurance, resource planning and continuous improvement. Working closely with Fleet and Engineering Services, you will develop training programmes, policies and guidance that support safe and effective vehicle operations across the organisation.

You will play a key role in identifying future training requirements, managing training budgets and resources, coordinating internal and external training provision, and ensuring robust quality assurance arrangements are in place. The role also involves representing the Service at regional and national forums and maintaining strong relationships with partner organisations and training providers.

This role will normally operate Monday to Friday; however, occasional evening and weekend working will be required to support training delivery and service requirements. The successful candidate must hold a full Category B driving licence and be able to travel to Service locations and external training venues as required.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on Thursday 29 October 2026, however we reserve the right to close the advert prior to this if sufficient quality applications have been received.

We anticipate interviews to take place w/c 09 November 2026.

Further Information

Please be advised recruitment support is only available Monday to Friday 09:00 - 16:45 hours. If you experience any issues with the online application form, you can contact us on 01772 866845.

This post is subject to a Standard check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Diversity Matters at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. We want to attract the broadest range of people to work with us and the more diverse the workforce, the better able we are to serve our community. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief or age. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

This post has been advertised internally and externally.