Driver Training Watch Manager

Warwickshire County Council; Kingsbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwickshire County Council is seeking an experienced Watch Manager to lead the Driver Training Team within the Fire and Rescue Service. You will plan, organise and deliver driver and vehicle training, maintaining competencies and records while providing expert guidance on vehicle operations and road risk management.

The role requires leadership, governance of training standards, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a training team within fire or emergency services.
• Proven ability to plan, organise and deliver driver and vehicle training programmes.
• Strong knowledge of road risk management and driver development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Driver Training Team to deliver driver and vehicle training.
• Maintain training standards, competencies and records across the fleet.
• Provide professional advice on vehicle operations and driver development.

Skills

Leadership

Driver training

Risk assessment

Education

IFE Level 3 Certificate Unit 6

NFCC Emergency Response Driving Instructor accreditation

DVSA ADI / Delegated Examiner status

Tools

DVSA qualifications

Job description

Warwickshire County Council is seeking an experienced Watch Manager to lead the Driver Training Team within the Fire and Rescue Service. You will plan, organise and deliver driver and vehicle training, maintaining competencies and records while providing expert guidance on vehicle operations and road risk management.

The role requires leadership, governance of training standards, and ongoing professional development.