Job: Driver Trainer
Salary: £39,152 - £42,839 (Pro rata)
Hours: Full Time (36.25 per week) or Part Time (18.13 hrs per week).
Contract: Permanent
Location: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Driver Training Academy
Leigh Fire Station, WN7 3PA
Your role:
As a Driver trainer for GMFRS you will be required to support and lead the delivery of all elements of driver training. Successful candidates will be required to deliver and plan training courses whilst developing tailored approaches to enhance driving skills and the performance of individuals and groups.
The ever-changing circumstances associated with training will require individual’s to be flexible in their approach to meeting the demands of the service. Role holders will be required to demonstrate and maintain competency in line with their acquired skill sets and qualifications, there will be a requirement to complete maintenance of competency (MOC) and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) packages and training.
About you:
Applicants must possess relevant qualifications and demonstrable experience in educational or vocational training, alongside operational driver training competencies.
Essential criteria include:
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NFCC Registered Emergency Response Driving Instructor and Examiner
- Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) qualification
- LGV Instructor qualification or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge and experience in driver training, assessment, and development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High levels of organisation, professionalism, and attention to detail
- Ability to effectively manage workloads, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team
- A positive, adaptable, and professional attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement and development
- IOSH qualification or equivalent health and safety certification
The following qualifications and experience are highly desirable:
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LGV Delegated Examiner qualification
We are particularly keen to engage with candidates who are committed to their own professional and personal development within the field of training and development. In return, we are committed to investing in and supporting individuals who demonstrate the right values, attitude, and willingness to develop within the role.
About us:
As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.
We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
To find out more about working for us please click here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/
Our offer:
In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here: GMCA offer - Green book.docx
