Driving Instructor

If you are you passionate about road safety, skilled in advanced driving techniques and want a career with impact then we are looking for a dedicated Driving Instructor to join our team at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.

In this role you will provide high-quality driving instruction to new and existing staff and conduct training sessions on advanced driving techniques and emergency response driving training regulations. You will also assess and evaluate driving skills to ensure compliance with safety standard and develop and update training materials and programs.

As well as Large Goods Vehicle courses the role will also encompass light vehicle driving instruction so you will need to hold an Approved Driving Instruction (ADI) qualification. You may also be required to invigilate the delivery of the LGV and PSV Theory Tests.

Requirements of the role include:

• have a clean and current Large Goods Vehicle licence.

• have a clean and current Light Vehicle licence.

• hold a valid ADI qualification

• have Instructional and Assessor experience as a Driving Instructor in light and Large Goods Vehicles

• have Instructional or driving experience as an emergency response driver

• hold the NFCC Emergency Response Driving Training Course

To apply please complete the job application form and provide evidence of competency against the above requirements of the role while considering the essential criteria listed on the attached job description.

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

Job description

General information

Application guidance notes

Application form

Please ensure you read the Application Guidance Notes below before completing your application.

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

Please quote job reference 58/24/DI on your application form.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 10 January 2025 at Midday

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 of 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.