Driver Training Instructor
Location: Cardiff Gate Training and Development Centre , Church Road, Old St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 6YA
Salary: Pro rata Full Time Grade 7 £ 22021 to Grade 9 £ 28785
Part-time: 18.5 hours per week
A Driving Training Instructor opportunity has arisen within our Training and Development Department based at Cardiff Gate Training and Development Centre, CF3 6YA.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to gain considerable experience and knowledge delivering training on blue light driving, forklift operation, crane operation and other key driver training skills.
The successful post holder will be responsible for the training & development of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service personnel and other agencies on up to one of the two following separate areas:-
- Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Light Vehicle (LV) Emergency Response Driver Training (ERDT) off road vehicles, Passenger Carrying Vehicles (PCV), light vehicles and trailer towing.
- Specialist Vehicle Driver Training Instructor (qualified in all different categories of vehicles used by this service).
The starting salary will be based on the skills and qualifications of the successful applicant at the time of appointment. As they develop and attain further relevant qualifications their salary will be increased accordingly.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service believes in the value of having a diverse workforce and we encourage applicants from all sectors of our community to apply.
We are a family friendly organisation and a flexible working system is in operation.
The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure Scotland check, a Drug and Alcohol Test and driving license check prior to an appointment being made.
Post holder will form part of a team that will be responsible for training & development within the organisation to train the personnel of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (operational and support staff) and other agencies as directed.
They will be required to maintain their competencies to drive and deliver training on LV ERDT, LGV ERDT, off road vehicles, light vehicles, trailer towing and PCV’s as required by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
When required they will be expected to work towards achieving their competence to drive, operate and instruct on all specialist types of fire appliances, to meet RTITB or other nationally Health & Safety Executive (H&SE) recognised standard (ITSSAR, NPORS, AITT etc).
Deadline: 12pm Friday April 10, 2020