Driver - Training Skills - Reigate, United Kingdom - Surrey County Council

Surrey County Council

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Reigate, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Introduction

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Surrey Fire and Rescue Service to join us as a
Driver Trainer based at our Reigate Training Centre.

You will be part of a small team responsible for delivering driver training and driver assessments for service personnel. This includes initial courses and periodic assessment, specialist vehicle operator and driver training, and Emergency Response Driver Training (ERD).

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has adopted the national Core Code of Ethics for Fire and Rescue Services in England - find out more about the Core Code of Ethics we follow.

Whilst primarily based in Reigate, you may be required to travel around the County to meet the demands of this role.

Driver trainers will work a 36-hour week, usually within normal office hours.

However, there will be occasions when driving instruction and assessments will need to be carried out in the evenings or at weekends with compensatory time off during the week.

There is a requirement to deliver driver training during the hours of darkness. A minimum of four weekends per year will need to be available for work. Therefore, a flexible attitude and approach to working hours, and the requirements of training, is essential.

To be considered for this opportunity, please detail in a
personal statement how you meet the below criteria and provide evidence of relevant qualifications.

About you

We are looking for someone who is able to communicate effectively in the workplace, both verbally and in writing, as well as having the ability to take the initiative using solutions-based problem-solving skills.

You will be able to work unsupervised and have the ability to vary your delivery style based on the needs of your students.

In addition to the above, you will have:

Clean full manual DVSA driving licence for category B and C vehicles (held for a minimum of 3 years).
Current DVSA Fleet or Approved Driving Instructor qualification.
Confidence in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
The ability to remain calm and reliable under pressure.
Mobility sufficient to enable travel throughout the county.

Desirable Criteria

A response driving / instructing qualification gained from statutory emergency services authority (Fire, police, or ambulance).
Appropriate qualification for teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector at PTLLS or equivalent.
Accredited vocational awards assessor.
Good knowledge of the NFCC guidelines and competencies surrounding High Speed Driver Training.
RTITB Moffett M9 Forklift operator or instructor qualified.
RTITB hook lift demountable container operator or instructor qualified.
The ability to prepare reports in line with NFCC published competencies.
4X4 off road driver or instructor qualified.
Experience of working in a blue light environment.

At Surrey, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Find out more about the values
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Additional Information
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 1st May 2023.

Interviews dates to be confirmed.

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Benefits
From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role.

You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme.

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