Firefighter Training & Development Coach — Blended Learning Leader

Matchtech; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation during the working‑

On-site parking

Catering and leisure facilities

Job summary

Matchtech is recruiting a Firefighter Training & Development Coach to join a specialist training team in the Gloucestershire area. This permanent, full-time role delivers practical and theoretical fire and rescue training across professional development programmes, qualifications and private sector courses.

The successful candidate will hold a firefighter instructor qualification with uniformed training experience, and demonstrate strong knowledge of the fire sector.

Qualifications

• Qualified Firefighter Instructor with experience in a uniformed training environment.
• Nationally recognised training qualification such as AET Level 3 or equivalent or willing to work towards.
• Relevant assessor awards and willingness to obtain Internal Verifier accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality fire and rescue training across classroom, practical and blended learning environments.
• Supporting the delivery and continuous improvement of the Firefighter Foundation Development Programme.
• Providing structured instruction, assessment and constructive feedback to learners and delegates.
• Acting as a syndicate lead when required and supporting the coordination of course activities.
• Delivering training at the main site and other locations where required.
• Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of learners, colleagues and visitors throughout all training activities.
• Supporting the annual delivery plan by developing skills across specialist subject areas and contributing to additional courses.
• Promoting equality, diversity, excellent customer service and a positive health and safety culture.

Skills

Firefighter Instructor

Training delivery

Communication

Teamwork

Health & safety

Education

AET Level 3

SFJ Level 3 BAI

SFJ Level 3 TVI

CFBTI Level 3

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Matchtech is recruiting a Firefighter Training & Development Coach to join a specialist training team in the Gloucestershire area. This permanent, full-time role delivers practical and theoretical fire and rescue training across professional development programmes, qualifications and private sector courses.

The successful candidate will hold a firefighter instructor qualification with uniformed training experience, and demonstrate strong knowledge of the fire sector.