Driver Training Manager at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service's Leadership and Development Centre, reporting to the Station Manager. The post leads the Service's driver training function, making sure driver and vehicle operator training meets professional standards, stays legally compliant and keeps staff competent to operate Service vehicles. It manages a team of Driver Trainers and Associate Driver Trainers and works with Fleet and Engineering Services, with normal Monday to Friday hours plus occasional evenings and weekends. A full Category B driving licence is required.
What the job involves
- Lead and manage the Service's driver training function
- Ensure all driver and vehicle operator training is delivered to the highest professional standards
- Maintain legal compliance and promote best practice in driver and vehicle training
- Ensure the continued competence of those who operate Service vehicles
- Lead the team of Driver Trainers and Associate Driver Trainers
- Oversee training delivery, assessment, quality assurance, resource planning and continuous improvement
- Develop training programmes, policies and guidance with Fleet and Engineering Services
- Identify future training requirements
- Manage training budgets and resources
- Coordinate internal and external training provision
- Represent the Service at regional and national forums
- Maintain relationships with partner organisations and training providers
What’s required
Registration & licences
- Driving Examiner qualification, required for Grade 9 pay and examiner responsibilities
Checks & eligibility
- Full Category B driving licence
- Standard DBS check
Other
- Ability to travel to Service locations and external training venues as required
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
What’s offered
- Free parking
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous annual leave entitlement
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
