Driving Instructor

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Southwark; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; 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

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Driver Training Officer to deliver and assess specialist driver training for firefighters and staff. The role includes creating and updating training packages, maintaining records, and supporting environmental training initiatives.

The post requires a LGV Category C licence with at least three years of driving experience and an emergency response driving background.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GCSE maths & English (C+)

Assessors qualification

Instructional or coaching qualificat.

NFCC ERDT Instructor (nice to have)

Driving instructor qualifications (des

Training environment experience

Job description

The Driver Training Team at Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service delivers specialist driver training for firefighters and fire staff. The post centres on delivering and assessing that training, and on creating and updating training packages, records and materials. It involves travel and evening work across sites, with 37 hours a week on an annualised contract and support for hybrid working. Fit depends on an LGV Category C licence with at least three years' experience and an emergency response driving background.

What the job involves

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

Qualifications

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

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 team

Other

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

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