Overview

To provide, and deliver Driver training to meet the Service Driving Policy. Ensure that the statutory and operational requirements for safe competent drivers are met. To assess driving standards and to provide appropriate feedback to develop driver skills throughout the service to enhance a safe working environment

Generic Responsibilities

• To provide expert knowledge, advice, and support to others within the Service OR external parties regarding the Service and to ensure the provision of Specialist services in line with Service needs.
• To establish, implement and maintain effective procedures and administrative systems including day-to-day financial administration and contributing to administrative planning for the function.
• To represent the department/function at meetings and act as Service representative for initiatives as required.
• To undertake project tasks or more specialized administrative work relating to the specific function or department.
• To manage the collection, maintenance, and integrity of data within Service systems and ensure the timely and accurate provision of information.

Specific Responsibilities

• To provide driver training to staff in all driving disciplines including both novice and experienced drivers as detailed in the driver training policy and to meet legislative needs.
• To design and maintain up-to-date driver course materials including training literature, presentations, and assessments by legislative needs.
• To establish and maintain effective record keeping regarding driving competence to provide accurate individual and service records.
• To be responsible for the safety and conduct of students and resources undertaking training and assessment, egg daily vehicle checks and records, and cleaning of training vehicles and resources.
• To make recommendations to the Service regarding changes in legislation and to contribute to best practices for driving standards to ensure that the service meets legislative needs through attendance at regional and national meetings or conferences.
• To seek opportunities to improve delivery methods and to optimize the student learning experience to ensure that time is used effectively and learning is understood and applied in a working environment.
• Responsible for maintaining and managing video and written assessments and training records for review.
• Maintain Continued Professional Development in subject matter areas as directed by organizational requirements.

Essential Knowledge and Skills requirements

Qualifications

• Qualified Approved Driving Instructor, Qualified assessor NVQ 3 or Equiv.
• Qualified Emergency Response Driving Instructor with a minimum of 3 years experience.
• Experience of working as an Emergency Response driver in an Emergency Service.
• Level 3 teaching qualification. Approved Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) instructor.

SKILLS:

• Able to effectively train, assess and communicate with students.
• Able to design and produce quality training materials.
• Able to prioritize and plan effectively. Ability to work in a changing environment.