Driving Instructor – Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, Operational Policy and Assurance Department. Based at Headquarters and Training Centre, Sadler Road, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2FQ

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service require the Services of a Driving Instructor/s and to support its requirements for Service Delivery and Emergency Response. This challenging, rewarding and pivotal role will see the successful applicant join a team who deliver all Service driver training, inclusive of the new Emergency Response Driver Training Regulations.

The main duties of the role will be to plan, deliver and assess Large Goods Vehicle courses, Emergency Response Driver Training courses and Emergency Response Driver Training refresher courses. In addition, the role will also encompass light vehicle driving instruction; to support this there is a requirement to hold an Approved Driving Instruction (ADI) qualification or be willing to achieve this on commencing the role. It will also include the occasional acting as an Invigilator for the delivery of the LGV and PSV Theory Tests.

Requirements of the role include:

• To hold a clean current Large Goods Vehicle Licence.
• To hold a clean Light Vehicle Licence.
• To hold an ADI qualification
• To have Instructional and Assessor experience as a Driving Instructor in light and Large Goods Vehicles.
• To have Instructional or driving experience as an emergency response driver.
• To hold a teaching qualification.
• To hold the NFCC Emergency Response Driving Training Course

The successful applicant will work Monday to Friday and there is a requirement for occasional evenings and weekends. Consideration will be taken for this role to be completed on a full-time, part-time or flexible basis. Candidates’ preferences will be discussed at the interview.

Anyone applying must ensure that they can demonstrate their competence against the job description criteria, as well as clearly explain how they meet the Person Specification.

CFRS offers an excellent benefits package to all our staff including a Local Government Pension Scheme, attractive holiday entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to free parking and on-site gym.

Further information, a full job description and application form can be found using the links to the right, or alternatively contact the HR Recruitment Team at recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please ensure you read the Application guidance notes before completing your application.

Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please quote job reference 26/26/DI on your application form.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 11th September 9am