Job Title: Driver Trainer/Instructor (Approved Driving Instructor)
Location: Birkenshaw
Salary: £24,313 to £26,317 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract (37 hour flexible working week)
Closing Date: Sunday, 29th March 2020
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the country’s leading fire and rescue services; to become part of a team where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer.
Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting over 950 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Instruct and assess Service personnel in response Driving Techniques to competencies of the Firefighters role map and the Police Driver Training manual ‘Roadcraft’
- Instruct and assess Fire & Rescue Service personnel in the operation of Specialist Vehicles used by the Fire & Rescue Service
- Provide objective assessment of competencies for drivers under instruction
- Responsible for the daily routine checks and cleanliness of training vehicles
- Update training records and compile course reports
- The Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) will carry out instructing for Cat B driver training and opportunity will exist for instructing Emergency Response Driving
- Carry out daily administration duties relevant to course provision
- Take part in all training activities as and when directed by management
- Working flexibly in relation to the needs of the post and the service, occasionally working weekends and public holidays
- Provide technical support to the Service and the Driver Training Manager on driver training
The Candidate:
- Possess basic IT skills
- Approved Driving Instructor (DVSA)
- Demonstrate commitment to good data quality within all areas of work
- Demonstrate effective communication and organisational skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of equality and diversity to them as an employer and service provider
- Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to implement Health & Safety in the work place
- To hold and maintain a current full valid manual car driving licence
- Ability to work flexibly in relation to the needs of the post and provide commitment to the working arrangements including occasionally working weekends and public holidays
Benefits:
They offer an excellent package, including excellent training and development including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly working, local government pension scheme, free parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, with all clothing and personal protective equipment and tools provided.
The Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; PCV Driving Instructor, PCV Driver Assessor, Driving Instructor, PCV Driver Trainer, Driving Assessor, Approved Driving Instructor, Driving Trainer, PCV Driver may also be considered for this role.
