Driver Trainer

Join England's largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service and play a vital role in keeping our communities safe., You'll deliver and assess driver training from basic to emergency response level, ensuring national standards are met. This is a varied, hands-on role combining instruction, assessment, administration and subject matter expertise.,

• Deliver driver training and coaching across all Service vehicles, including LGVs, 4x4s. aerial platforms and wildfire units.
• Assess drivers at standard and emergency response levels in line with national frameworks.
• Support licence acquisition (LGV) and emergency response driving, including night and multi-vehicle training.
• Manage and support course participants, ensuring safety, welfare and compliance at all times.
• Maintain National Emergency Response Register status and ongoing CPD requirements.
• Monitor national developments and provide expert advice to the Service.
• Support vehicle introduction, testing and continuous fleet improvement.
• Assist with collision investigations and vehicle fault analysis.
• Maintain training vehicles to required standards.
  
  Experienced driver trainer with strong instructional and assessment skills
• In-depth knowledge of emergency response driving standards and legislation.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and Service values., 1. LGV Category C for at least 3 years
2. The ability to demonstrate effective presentation skills for both internal and external customers. 3. The ability to work both as a member of a team and individually. 4. The ability to work with, and demonstrate, patience and enthusiasm. 5. A flexible approach to working hours. 6. Evidence of continuous personal and professional development, and the motivation to continue to further develop skills and knowledge.

At Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, your work makes a real difference. Alongside a meaningful career, you'll benefit from:
• Flexible working options.
• Generous Pension Scheme and annual leave.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Health and wellbeing support (including gym access and counselling)
• Family friendly policies.
• Blue Light membership and discounts and healthcare options.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.