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Driver Training Instructor
| Posting date: | 29 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £32,076 to £34,834 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 September 2024 |
| Location: | Essex, Eastern England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Essex County Fire & Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Driver Training Instructor |
Summary
Contract: Permanent Job Share 2 x .5 positions or 1 x full time
Working Hours:37 hours per week flexibility required for start and finish times
Job Share: Two weeks on followed by Two weeks off
Salary:£32,076 to £34,834
Closing Date: 12 September 2024
This process may also identify candidates to be offered future Driver Training Instructor opportunities within Driver Training that arise within a reasonable timeframe (up to 6 months). These maybe permanent or fixed term opportunities.
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 team are responsible for delivering 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.
About us
To help us deliver our mission and to help us on our journey, we are looking for highly motivated individuals with an enthusiasm and aptitude for developing others in our Driver Training team within the Operational Training department.
About you
The right person for the role will be a role model to others, demonstrating professionalism, an inclusive approach to leading others, and maintaining high standards. You will be committed to the development of yourself and others and will be prepared to support your colleagues.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an enthusiasm for the operational training and development of others to demonstrate their expertise, experience and 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 and determining the most appropriate action and will be able to demonstrate that they support changes in service provision in a positive and constructive manner.
You will be posted to a nominated base location (Chelmsford training centres) but will also deliver training at any location within the County of Essex.
You will be required to achieve the following within 18 months of appointment: Emergency Response Driver (ERD) Instructor on the National Fire Chiefs Council ERDi Register. Should you not successfully achieve these qualifications, the services Performance Improvement policy may apply.
(There is a learner agreement which will be linked to achieving the above qualification).
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for these opportunities, you must:
· 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.
· Level 2 or above standard of education GCSE or above
· Experience of operating IT systems including Excel and Share Point
· Flexibility to drive and travel around the County.
How to apply
All candidates (External candidates and Internal candidates)
You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words evidencing how you meet the essential criteria for the role as detailed in the person specification. It is important you provide as much evidence as possible, as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish, though your additional document will only be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
Assessment and selection
The assessment activity will take place in line with the Service’s Recruitment Policy and promotion approach and will involve the following activities:
Stage 1
• Shortlisting (13th September 2024)
Stage 2
• Role specific interview and presentation* (we are aiming for these to take place on the w/c 23rd September 2024)
*This will include candidates to prepare and deliver a 15-minute presentation on Driving on Motorways. Details on presentation to be provided and delivered will be available after Stage 1.
Standard presentation facilities will be supplied – as well as role specific interview which will incorporate Quality Assurance, Code of Ethics and NFCC leadership framework as required in the role.
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 at https://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.
Working Hours:37 hours per week flexibility required for start and finish times
Job Share: Two weeks on followed by Two weeks off
Salary:£32,076 to £34,834
Closing Date: 12 September 2024
This process may also identify candidates to be offered future Driver Training Instructor opportunities within Driver Training that arise within a reasonable timeframe (up to 6 months). These maybe permanent or fixed term opportunities.
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 team are responsible for delivering 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.
About us
To help us deliver our mission and to help us on our journey, we are looking for highly motivated individuals with an enthusiasm and aptitude for developing others in our Driver Training team within the Operational Training department.
About you
The right person for the role will be a role model to others, demonstrating professionalism, an inclusive approach to leading others, and maintaining high standards. You will be committed to the development of yourself and others and will be prepared to support your colleagues.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an enthusiasm for the operational training and development of others to demonstrate their expertise, experience and 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 and determining the most appropriate action and will be able to demonstrate that they support changes in service provision in a positive and constructive manner.
You will be posted to a nominated base location (Chelmsford training centres) but will also deliver training at any location within the County of Essex.
You will be required to achieve the following within 18 months of appointment: Emergency Response Driver (ERD) Instructor on the National Fire Chiefs Council ERDi Register. Should you not successfully achieve these qualifications, the services Performance Improvement policy may apply.
(There is a learner agreement which will be linked to achieving the above qualification).
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for these opportunities, you must:
· 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.
· Level 2 or above standard of education GCSE or above
· Experience of operating IT systems including Excel and Share Point
· Flexibility to drive and travel around the County.
How to apply
All candidates (External candidates and Internal candidates)
You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words evidencing how you meet the essential criteria for the role as detailed in the person specification. It is important you provide as much evidence as possible, as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish, though your additional document will only be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
Assessment and selection
The assessment activity will take place in line with the Service’s Recruitment Policy and promotion approach and will involve the following activities:
Stage 1
• Shortlisting (13th September 2024)
Stage 2
• Role specific interview and presentation* (we are aiming for these to take place on the w/c 23rd September 2024)
*This will include candidates to prepare and deliver a 15-minute presentation on Driving on Motorways. Details on presentation to be provided and delivered will be available after Stage 1.
Standard presentation facilities will be supplied – as well as role specific interview which will incorporate Quality Assurance, Code of Ethics and NFCC leadership framework as required in the role.
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 at https://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.
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