Fire and Rescue Driving Training Instructor

Job Introduction

About Us

We are a team of six based at Slade Fire station, we work as a partner with Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue service as a driver training team. We provide all aspects of driver training for fire & rescue staff. The training will be delivered from various sites across the partnership.

About the Role

To be successful in the role, you will ideally have previous experience of working in a training environment with the ability to work not only unsupervised but as part of team to delivery various driver training activities to meet the demand of the fire & rescue sector. This is a busy role with many competing demands. This role will involve delivering, creating training packages, meeting and working with a variety of staff and partners and attending associated meetings and training for your development within the role. The role is based on a fixed term contract of 3 months with an option to extend to 6 months.

Key Team Responsibilities:

• Deliver and assess driver training across a range of fire and rescue vehicle and locations.
• Maintain accurate records of training activities, assessments, and participant progress.
• Update and develop training materials to reflect current best practices and legislative requirements.
• Ensure all training courses comply with National Fire Chiefs Council, Driving Vehicle Standards Agency, and relevant legislative standards.
• Manage training equipment and resources, ensuring they are fit for purpose and available as needed.
• Lead initiatives related to environmental training and sustainability within the organisation.
• Collaborate with external partners and other fire and rescue services to enhance training outcomes.
• Support quality assurance processes to monitor and improve training delivery.
• Undertake additional tasks as required to support the overall objectives of OFRS.

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

• LGV Category C with at least 3 years’ experience.
• Emergency response driving experience/qualifications.
• Must hold GCSE Math’s and English (or equivalent) at Grade C or above.
• Must be able to demonstrate computer literacy including the ability to use MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Recognised instructional or coaching qualification.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development (CPD).
• Strong organisational, communication, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Compliance and Standards

All aspects of the role must adhere to NFCC and DVSA standards, as well as current legislative and organisational policies.

Collaboration and External Engagement

The successful candidate will engage proactively with external partners, other fire and rescue services, and relevant stakeholders to enhance training quality.

About you

You should have the ability to work independently and be able to prioritise competing demands and pressures to meet the deadlines. Excellent communication, attention to detail and ability to complete reports. You should have with the ability to use Microsoft applications effectively. You should be able to work within a team and have flexibility to adapt to meet the demands of the service to provide suitably trained drivers.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact – Kevin Dell Emergency Response Driving Instructor Partnership Manager- kevin.dell@oxfordshire.gov.uk 

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 26th March 2026 

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working 
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• 30 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays 
• Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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