Driving Instructor

Driver Training is a vital function within Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, directly supporting operational response and public safety. The team delivers Light Goods Vehicle, Emergency Response Driver and Light Vehicle Response Driver training, alongside specialist instruction for aerial appliances, turntable ladders, Unimogs, and other operational vehicles.

As a Driver Training Instructor, you will plan and deliver a range of driver training courses, creating a positive and supportive learning environment that enables operational personnel to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to drive safely, efficiently, and effectively in both routine and emergency response situations.

The team also delivers refresher training and competency assessments, ensuring all training remains compliant with national Fire Standards, legislation, and operational requirements.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

- Support the Operational Training Station Manager in developing and delivering high-quality driver training and learning programmes in line with national standards and legislative requirements.

- Deliver, assess, and record training to maintain workforce competence, providing constructive feedback and identifying development opportunities that support learner progress.

- Manage and maintain training resources, equipment, and records, ensuring compliance, operational readiness, and effective quality assurance.

- Foster a positive learning environment by coaching, motivating, and supporting personnel, acting as a workplace assessor and role model for professional standards.

- Promote health, safety, and welfare best practice, contribute to investigations and reports, represent the Service at meetings and events, and support departmental projects and communications., Driver Training is a vital function within Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, directly supporting operational response and public safety. The team delivers Light Goods Vehicle, Emergency Response Driver and Light Vehicle Response Driver training, alongside specialist vehicle instruction for aerial appliances, turntable ladders, Unimog's and other operational vehicles. As a busy and adaptable department, they provide ongoing refresher training and competency development, ensuring all training is delivered in line with Fire Standards and legal requirements., Step 3 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (Word) by answering the questions below (no more than 250 words per question).

1. Tell us about a time when you trained, coached or instructed someone to learn a new skill. What did you do and what was the outcome?

2. Describe a time when you helped maintain or improve safety standards. What actions did you take?

3. Tell us about a time when someone was struggling to meet the required standard. How did you support them to improve?

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

A full Category C driving licence with no more than six penalty points.

- Competence in ERDT Unit 1.

- Strong knowledge of driver training standards, legislation, and best practice.

- Experience of assessing competence and supporting the learning and development of others.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate learners.

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you'll enjoy:

up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days

membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits

performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase

training and encouragement to expand your knowledge

a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation

diverse and active staff networks

flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!