Driving Instructor

This permanent post sits in the Driver Training Team at Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. The work is to deliver and assess driver training for firefighters and fire staff on fire and rescue vehicles, keep training records and update course material to current standards. The role is varied and involves travel and evening work across Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, with hours annualised.

Applicants need LGV Category C experience and an assessor qualification.

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

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

• LGV Category C licence

• At least 3 years' LGV Category C driving experience
• Emergency response driving experience or qualifications

• Computer literacy including MS Word, Excel and Power Point
• Strong organisational, communication and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

• DBS check

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

• NFCC ERDT Instructor qualification
• Other driving instructor related qualifications
• Previous experience of working in a training environment

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Good annual leave entitlement
• Employee benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Onsite gym facilities
• Support for flexible and hybrid working