Driving Instructor
CFRS is one of the best fire and rescue services in the UK – but don’t take our word for it. Our recent His Majesty's Inspectorate for Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) highlighted our positive culture, our dedication to developing our people and the things we do to promote inclusion across the service.
The Service is dedicated to delivering an outstanding service to the communities we are proud to serve. We are currently looking for a Driving Instructor to join our welcoming, forward-thinking fire and rescue service.
Salary: Competitive Salary
Hours: Zero Hours
Contract: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Location: Huntingdon
(We offer a flexible, agile, hybrid working pattern where you can work from home, as well as from Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service and other locations around Cambridgeshire, to meet the team and organisations’ needs)
You will work as part of the Driver training team in Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) delivering essential courses to operational and non-operational personnel across a broad range of vehicles. You will work across the county to provide operational excellence, value for money, and maintain operational readiness in accordance with National Standards and legal requirements.
About you
Everyone is welcome at CFRS and we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and professional support team. We are looking for a self-motivated, experienced individual to join our Driving Instructor Pool.
We would like to see that you have:
- LGV Category C licence holder (demonstrable experience)
- LGV Instructor experience Cat C
- Completed NFCC Portfolio of Evidence in line with the current Fire Standards Board
- Been entered on the NFCC Register of Emergency Response Driving Instructors
We also would like to see the following; however, this is not essential:
- DVSA ADI (Approved Driving Instructor)
- Delegated Examiner Cat C Qualification
- DVSA Fleet Driver Trainer
- B+E Licence Holder and experience in towing
- RoSPA / IAM Advanced Driver
- Level 3 Education & Teaching Award or equivalent
- Emergency Response Driving experience
- A working knowledge of Roadcraft (The Police Driver’s Handbook)
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear, concise and articulate way
- Flexible approach to training delivery
Working for us
You don't have to wear a firefighter's uniform and run into burning buildings to play an important role in the Service. A role in our support functions offers the chance of build a challenging, rewarding career and the opportunity to give something back to the community. We’re a modern and progressive place to work and promote the right values and welcoming culture by:
- Ensure transparency and fairness in everything we do.
- We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
- We provide health and wellbeing support for everyone in the service.
- We have inclusion ambassadors and established working groups for protected characteristics and menopause.
What we offer
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Health Cash Plan
- A competitive pension scheme
- Access to Blue Light Discount at hundreds of stores and events
- Access to Health Shield Perks discounts
- Family friendly policies – including flexible working
- Great learning and development opportunities
- 24 days annual leave each year plus bank holidays, increasing with long service
- Parking (site specific)
- Flexible, agile, hybrid working
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity please review the recruitment pack, complete this Short Form and send your CV and Covering Letter to recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk
*Please note any CVs submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered.
To find out more about working for us please click here: Cambsfire.gov.uk
We have the right to close this advert at any time.