Driver Trainer Instructor
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £37,035 i £39,513 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Essex, Eastern England |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Essex County Fire & Rescue Service |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Driver Trainer Instructor |
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Contract: Permanent Or Job Share Options available.
Working Hours: 37 hours per week flexibility required for start and finish times*
Salary: £37,035 to £39,513 (Grade 7)
Location: Chelmsford Driving School
Closing Date: 5.00pm, 16 June 2025
*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 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.
What You Will Be Working On
Delivering Emergency Response Driver (ERD) driver training
Training for specialist vehicles
Carrying out learner assessments
Creating development plans
Creating and maintaining trainer 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 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.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this role, 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
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)
How to apply
You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.
You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
Assessment and selection:
Stage 1
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria)
Stage 2
Role specific interview and presentation* (we are aiming for these to take place later this month (June 2025).
*This will include candidates preparing and delivering a 15-minute presentation. Details on the presentation topic will be provided after Stage 1. Standard presentation facilities will be supplied.
The role specific interview will incorporate Quality Assurance, Code of Ethics and NFCC leadership framework as required in the role.
It is the intention that offers will be made as soon as possible following the process.
Our Culture and Benefits
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.
Disability Confident
We are an equal 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 process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk
Working Hours: 37 hours per week flexibility required for start and finish times*
Salary: £37,035 to £39,513 (Grade 7)
Location: Chelmsford Driving School
Closing Date: 5.00pm, 16 June 2025
*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 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.
What You Will Be Working On
Delivering Emergency Response Driver (ERD) driver training
Training for specialist vehicles
Carrying out learner assessments
Creating development plans
Creating and maintaining trainer 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 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.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this role, 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
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)
How to apply
You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.
You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
Assessment and selection:
Stage 1
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria)
Stage 2
Role specific interview and presentation* (we are aiming for these to take place later this month (June 2025).
*This will include candidates preparing and delivering a 15-minute presentation. Details on the presentation topic will be provided after Stage 1. Standard presentation facilities will be supplied.
The role specific interview will incorporate Quality Assurance, Code of Ethics and NFCC leadership framework as required in the role.
It is the intention that offers will be made as soon as possible following the process.
Our Culture and Benefits
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.
Disability Confident
We are an equal 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 process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk
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