Driver Trainer Instructor

Networking Women in the Fire Service; New York; On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire service organization seeks a Driver Trainer Instructor to deliver vital ERD training and assessments. This role is perfect for an enthusiastic individual with proven leadership, communication, and training skills, focused on operational excellence. Join this mission to ensure safety and effectiveness in emergency service drivers while contributing to a dynamic team dedicated to training and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years holding LGV license.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop constructive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Emergency Response Driver (ERD) training.
• Conduct learner assessments and maintain records.
• Create development plans for trainees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

LGV license

ERD Instructor qualification

ADI qualification (desirable)

Tools

Excel

Share Point

Job description

Job Title:Driver Trainer Instructor
Contract:PermanentOrJob ShareOptions available.
Working Hours:37 hours per week flexibilityrequiredfor start and finish times*
Salary:£37,035to £39,513(Grade7)
Location:Chelmsford Driving School
Closing Date:5.00pm,16June2025

*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location.

The Role

We are looking for people with skills and evidence in leading others who are looking to progress their careers and develop and assess others, who share our values and ethics, and are looking to be part of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) becoming one of the best Fire and Rescue Services in the country. The Driver Training teamare responsible fordelivering driver training courses and assessments to ECFRS personnel, so that they can travel and respond safely to incidents using the ECFRS fleet of appliances and vehicles.

What You Will Be Working On

DeliveringEmergency Response Driver (ERD)driver training
Training for specialist vehicles
Carrying out learner assessments
Creating development plans
Creating andmaintainingtrainer records

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an enthusiasm for the operational training and development of others todemonstratetheirexpertise,experienceand knowledge to effectively develop individuals within the service. This position will focus on the Emergency Response Driver Training and associated training elements of the department’s activities.

The successful applicant will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to develop constructive working relationships. They will be proficient in assessing problems anddeterminingthe mostappropriate actionand will be able todemonstratethat they support changes in serviceprovision in a positive and constructive manner.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this role, youmust:
Hold an LGV valid licence which you have held for a minimum of 3 years.
Hold a full manual, clean (no penalties/points) UK Driving Licence for Category B and C vehicles, which has been held for a minimum of 3 years
Experience of operating IT systems including Excel and Share Point
Flexibility to drive and travel around the County
Hold an ERD Instructor qualification
Hold a place on the ERD Instructor NFCC Register
Hold an ERD qualification
ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) qualification(desirable)

If you are an internal candidate, youmusthave discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting.

How to apply

You willbe requiredtosubmitaCV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with asupporting statement of no more than750words thatdemonstrateshow you meet the essential criteriadetailed inthePerson Specification.

You maysubmitthis either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word countof your supporting statementshouldnot exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.

You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. YourCV andadditionaldocumentswill be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).

Assessment andselection:

The assessment and selection approach will be:

Stage 1

Application & shortlisting(assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria)

Stage2

Role specific interviewand presentation* (we are aiming for these to take placelater this month(June 2025).

*This will include candidatespreparingand deliveringa 15-minutepresentation.Details onthepresentationtopicwillbe provided after Stage1.Standard presentation facilities will be supplied.

Therole specificinterview willincorporate Quality Assurance, Code of Ethics and NFCC leadership framework asrequiredin the role.

It is the intention that offers will be madeas soon as possible following the process.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact your line manager orMarc [e-mail] [e-mail] first instance.

Our Culture and Benefits

Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.

You can find out more about our benefits athttps://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits

Safeguarding

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.

You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.

The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.

This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Disability Confident
We are anequal opportunity, Disability Confident,employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment processand all applications will be considered solely on merit.
As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilitiesduring our recruitment and selection processesand we would liketo let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to,includingour employee forums, who are keen and willing to supportall ofour potentialcolleagues.
Our employee forums and partners include:
Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a femalefirefighter’soperational group.
Further to the above, the Servicehasa Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and strugglesas a result ofdyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work,and so we encourage and enablepeopleto access digital tools to helpthemperform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support othersas a result oftheir lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information,from one of these groups, please [e-mail]
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the processby email [e-mail]
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service viawww.essex-fire.gov.ukand about our vacanciesandapplication processesviawww.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire