Driving Instructor

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

Job description

Application guidance notes

Application form

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 11 September 9am

Workplace Adjustments and Accommodations

It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests for workplace adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please note that internal applicants must inform their Head of Department that they are applying for the role before submitting their application.

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups such as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those with non-traditional career paths. If you’re passionate about the role we would encourage you to apply your unique perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for.