Fire Trainer

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Blackpool is seeking a motivated Fire Trainer to join the Offshore Team. This role involves delivering specialist fire training in various sectors including Maritime and Oil & Gas. Candidates should have extensive fire service experience and be willing to obtain a teaching qualification. The position offers competitive benefits and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Enhanced leave entitlement of 43 days

Competitive pension schemes

Investment in professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Facilities like a gym and health resources

Transport schemes and onsite activities

Qualifications

• Extensive fire service or equivalent experience in BA training and firefighting techniques.
• Willingness to attain a teaching and assessor qualification within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging fire safety and firefighting training.
• Develop and maintain course materials aligned with industry standards.
• Conduct assessments and support learners.

Skills

Fire safety training

Breathing Apparatus training

Classroom instruction

Education

Teaching and assessor qualification

Job description

The Role:
The Lancashire Industrial Fire Training Centre (LIFT), part of the Fleetwood Nautical Campus at Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC), is seeking a motivated and experienced Fire Trainer to join our Offshore Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver specialist fire training across Maritime, Oil & Gas, Industrial, and Nuclear sectors, contributing to the development of industry-ready professionals.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:
As a Fire Trainer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality practical and theoretical fire training courses. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering engaging fire safety and firefighting training, including Breathing Apparatus (BA) training, across various programmes.
• Developing and maintaining course materials aligned with current industry standards and regulations.
• Conducting assessments, providing feedback, and supporting learners to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure effective learning pathways and continuous quality improvement.
• Supporting course development, evaluation, and quality assurance activities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive fire service or equivalent experience in BA training, firefighting techniques, and classroom instruction.
• A teaching and assessor qualification, or willingness to attain one within 24 months.

Why Join Us?
Join B&FC and be part of a progressive team committed to excellence in technical training. Working at LIFT provides the chance to deliver specialist fire training in a world-class maritime environment and to develop your professional expertise.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early!
We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. If interested, submit your application today!

Rewards and Benefits:
Blackpool and The Fylde College is a Great Place To Work Certified organization, offering:

• Enhanced leave entitlement of 43 days (full-time equivalent), including bank holidays.
• Option to purchase additional leave.
• Competitive pension schemes (TPS and LGPS) with substantial employer contributions.
• Investment in professional development, with circa £1.8m annually dedicated to staff training and qualifications.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Family-friendly policies and extensive wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Program, Occupational Health, free flu vouchers, eye tests, and access to wellbeing resources.
• Facilities such as a gym, sports facilities, health and beauty salon, campus trails, and subsidized food outlets.
• Transport schemes including car lease and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Onsite activities like kids’ sports camps during half-term breaks.

B&FC is committed to promoting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. Please contact [e-mail] for application adjustments.

Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. For details, visit the DBS website. Some convictions may be protected under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, with guidance available online.