Job Vacancy

Driving Centre Instructor

Help shape the drivers behind the emergency response. As part of our Driver Training Team, you’ll deliver and develop specialist training that enables firefighters and fire staff to operate safely, confidently, and effectively across Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

Location

Haddenham Fire Station, Stanbridge Road, Haddenham, Bucks, HP17 8JY

Closing Date


8th Nov, 2026

Job Type

Support

About this vacancy

This is a busy and varied role with many competing demands. You will be responsible for delivering and creating training packages, working with a wide range of staff and partner organisations, and attending meetings and training to support your ongoing professional development.

Key responsibilities include:

  • 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.

Vacancy details

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.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

  • LGV Category C with at least 3 years’ experience.
  • Emergency response driving experience/qualifications.
  • Assessors qualification.
  • 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. Desirable
  • Candidate must hold NFCC ERDT Instructor qualification.
  • Candidate should hold other driving instructor related qualifications.

 

 

  • Permanent Contract
  • £43,149 – £46,579
  • Full Time
  • 37-hour week
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Good annual leave entitlement
  • Employee benefits
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Occupational Health
  • Onsite gym facilities

The working hours are 37 hours but on an annualised contract. The Candidate must be willing to travel and work evenings within any of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire locations.

About Us:

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 17 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us? Find out more about us and our values at www.bucksfire.gov.uk/join-us/

How to Apply:

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact HR@bucksfire.gov.uk.

For further information about the role please review the job description. (Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password)

Abatement and Protected Pension:

If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.

 

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