Flexsource NI are supporting the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service in their recruitment for a Driver Trainer on a temporary full time basis.
This role is for 3 months with possible extension, paying £21.09 per hour.
Responsibilities:
Deliver driver training and assessments for a range of vehicles including LGVs, light vehicles, specialist vehicles, trailers, minibuses and emergency response vehicles.
Train operational personnel to safely drive fire appliances and emergency response vehicles under emergency conditions.
Provide driver training and competency assessments for support staff and non-emergency drivers.
Design, develop and maintain driver training materials and programmes in line with legislation, best practice and organisational requirements.
Maintain accurate training records, examinations, e-learning assessments and associated administration in compliance with legal and organisational standards.
Ensure trainee competence in vehicle operation, daily vehicle checks, defect reporting and safe driving practices.
Promote and maintain Health & Safety standards, conduct risk assessments, investigate incidents and act as Safety Officer during training activities.
Deliver specialist operator training, including forklift trucks, prime mover demountable units and other specialist vehicles, while ensuring audit-compliant records are maintained.
Monitor, evaluate and continuously improve driver training programmes, identifying training needs and providing expert advice on driver competence and development.
Support organisational projects, manage allocated resources efficiently, maintain strong stakeholder relationships and, where required, act as a delegated DVA Driving Examiner
Requirements:
Hold a full driving licence (Categories B, B+E, C1 and C) for a minimum of 3 years and be a qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) or equivalent.
Have at least 3 years' recent experience delivering driver training for both light vehicles and large goods vehicles.
Demonstrate experience in planning, developing, delivering, monitoring and evaluating training programmes, supported by strong IT and report-writing skills.
Hold, or be willing to achieve, specialist qualifications including DMSO/HVP Instructor, Forklift Instructor and DVA Approved Driving Examiner.
Possess excellent organisational, communication, presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team and provide a high standard of customer service.