Driver Training Manager – Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Chorley; Hybride; GBP 51 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free parking

LGPS membership

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Résumé du poste

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Driver Training Manager at the Leadership and Development Centre, Chorley. You will lead driver training, ensure legal compliance, and drive continuous improvement in training for all service vehicles.

The role requires a Driving Examiner qualification, a full Category B licence, and the ability to travel to service locations. Regular hours are 36.25 per week with some evenings/weekends for training delivery.

Qualifications

• Full Category B driving licence.
• Driving Examiner qualification required.
• Experience in driver training and fleet operations preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage the Service’s driver training function to high standards.
• Maintain legal compliance and promote best practice across training.
• Lead Driver Trainers and Associate Driver Trainers and supervise delivery.
• Develop training programmes, policies and guidance for safe vehicle operations.
• Identify future training needs and manage budgets/resources.
• Represent the Service at regional and national training forums.

Formation

Full Category B driving licence

Driving Examiner qualification

Description du poste

Driver Training Manager – Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

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 with the role).

Working Arrangements: 36.25 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service as a Driving 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.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on 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 hours – 16:45 hours. If you experience any issues with the online application form, you c an contact us on 01772 866845.

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

Salary: Grade 8 SCP 33-37 £45,529 - £49,817, 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 with the role)

Contract type: Full Time