N062/09/2026 - Driver Trainer

Fire Authority For Northern Ireland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Flexible working

Generous holidays

Gym facilities

Job summary

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) invites applications for the Driver Trainer role based at the Learning & Development College, Cookstown. You will train, develop and assess operational personnel, support staff and others in Basic, Standard and Advanced Driving to current driver legislation standards and NIFRS policies.

The role offers an excellent benefits package including on-site parking, flexible working, generous holidays and gym facilities.

Responsibilities

• Train, develop and assess operational personnel, support staff and others as directed, in the theory and practice of Basic, Standard and Advanced Driving, to the standards and requirements of current Driver legislation and in line with NIFRS policies and procedures and Health & Safety Guidance.

Job description

• Learning & Development College 120 Dungannon Road, Cookstown

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) serves the entire community, a population of 1.9 million in an area of over 5,500 square miles. NIFRS has a proud tradition and history of serving the community with distinction.

NIFRS wish to invite applicationsfor the following role:

Driver Trainer- Job Ref N062/09/2026

The successful candidate will train, develop and assess operational personnel, support staff and others as directed, in the theory and practice of Basic, Standard and Advanced Driving, to the standards and requirements of current Driver legislation and in line with NIFRS policies and procedures and Health & Safety Guidance.

This is an excellent opportunity for suitably qualified individuals. The role comes with an excellent benefits package including on-site parking, flexible working, generous holidays and gym facilities.

• On-site parking
• Flexible working
• Generous holidays
• Gym facilities

Hours of work;

• Currently 36¼ hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
• A Flexible Working Hours Scheme is in operation.
• In view of the level of this appointment, the postholder will be required to work in such a way as to fulfil the obligations of the post.

There is currently one permanent post based at based at NIFRS Learning & Development College, 120 Dungannon Road, Cookstown, BT80 9BD. This recruitment and selection process will also be used to fill future vacancies, a reserve list will be created for 12 months should any additional fixed term or permanent vacancies arise (offers of posts will be made in merit order).

Salary:

The salary scale is P02. The salary range is currently £39,862 - £42,839 per annum (Under Review).

All the information that you need in order to apply is provided in the candidate information pack. However, if you have any queries or require any further information please email: [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 9th October 2026.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependants, religion or political opinion.

NIFRS is currently under represented by women, applications from this group is particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit