Driving Instructor

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Good annual leave entitlement

Employee benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health

Onsite gym facilities

Support for flexible and hybridworking

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a driver training professional to deliver and assess driver training for firefighters and staff. The role involves creating/updating training materials, and ensuring adherence to NFCC, DVSA, and relevant standards across multiple locations.

Applicants should hold an assessor qualification and a recognised coaching qualification, with a minimum of 3 years’ LGV Cat C driving experience and emergency driving exposure.

Qualifications

• Assessor qualification required.
• Recognised instructional or coaching qualification.
• GCSE maths and English at grade C or above.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess driver training across fire and rescue vehicles and locations.
• Create and update training packages and materials to reflect best practice and legislation.
• Ensure training courses comply with NFCC, DVSA and relevant legislative standards.
• Maintain accurate records of training, assessments and participant progress.
• Support quality assurance to monitor and improve training delivery.
• Manage training equipment and resources so they are fit for purpose and available.
• Lead environmental training and sustainability initiatives within the service.
• Collaborate with external partners and other fire and rescue services to improve training outcomes.
• Attend meetings and training to support ongoing professional development.
• Undertake additional tasks to support the service's objectives.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Record-keeping

Education

GCSE Maths (C+)

GCSE English (C+)

Job description

This permanent post sits in the Driver Training Team at Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. The work is to deliver and assess driver training for firefighters and fire staff on fire and rescue vehicles, keep training records and update course material to current standards. The role is varied and involves travel and evening work across Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, with hours annualised. Applicants need LGV Category C experience and an assessor qualification.

What the job involves

• Deliver and assess driver training across fire and rescue vehicles and locations
• Create and update training packages and materials to reflect best practice and legislation
• Ensure training courses comply with NFCC, DVSA and relevant legislative standards
• Maintain accurate records of training, assessments and participant progress
• Support quality assurance to monitor and improve training delivery
• Manage training equipment and resources so they are fit for purpose and available
• Lead environmental training and sustainability initiatives within the service
• Collaborate with external partners and other fire and rescue services to improve training outcomes
• Attend meetings and training to support ongoing professional development
• Undertake additional tasks to support the service's objectives

Qualifications

• Assessors qualification
• Recognised instructional or coaching qualification
• GCSE maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent

Registration & licences

• LGV Category C licence

Experience

• At least 3 years' LGV Category C driving experience
• Emergency response driving experience or qualifications

Skills & knowledge

• Computer literacy including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organisational, communication and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check

Other

• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Willingness to travel and work evenings across Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Nice to have

• NFCC ERDT Instructor qualification
• Other driving instructor related qualifications
• Previous experience of working in a training environment

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Good annual leave entitlement
• Employee benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Onsite gym facilities
• Support for flexible and hybrid working