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Driver Trainer HIWFRS621874

 

 

Job Details:

Salary Range: £37,938 - £39,513 per annum plus 10% Training Allowance
Work Location: HIWFRS HQ, Eastleigh
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 8 September 2025

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) have an exciting opportunity for a Driver Trainer to join our highly skilled, professional team on a full-time, permanent basis.

You will be part of a small specialist team responsible for delivering the highest standards of driver training across the HIWFRS fleet. Your role ensures that Firefighters, Fire Officers, and Support Colleagues can carry out their duties safely, while reducing risk to both our communities and our staff.

HIWFRS was formed in April 2021 following the combination of two Fire and Rescue Services. We are one of the busiest services in the country, serving a population of nearly two million people across major cities, rural areas, and two national parks. We employ approximately 1,500 people across our Wholetime, On-Call, and Support functions.

This role includes a 10% Allowance to reflect the enhanced responsibilities, flexibility, and requirement to deliver ERD training outside of core hours, including occasional evenings.

What you'll do:

Provide training and assessment in:

  • Emergency response fire appliance driving.
  • Specialist appliance and 4x4 off-road driving.
  • Emergency response car driving.
  • Minibus familiarisation.
  • Design and deliver new driving courses as directed by the Driver Training Supervisor.
  • Adapt training materials to meet specific learner or organisational needs, with appropriate approval.
  • Observe and support student development throughout training.
  • Create a positive and inclusive learning environment using varied instructional techniques.
  • Attend relevant development courses, NFCC seminars and meetings.
  • Accurately record student performance in line with Service procedures, national legislation, and Awarding Body requirements.
  • Collect and report learner feedback to support continuous course improvement.
  • Conduct basic safety checks and routine maintenance on training vehicles to ensure safety and roadworthiness.

What we're looking for:

  • Applicants must hold a Full LGV Category C Licence and have a minimum of 5 years’ operational LGV driving experience, in line with Fire Standards and the Emergency Response Driving Framework requirements.
  • Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) qualification, or actively working towards.
  • Experience driving emergency vehicles under blue lights (desirable but not essential).
  • Ability to demonstrate the Service’s values in daily practice.
  • Strong instructional, communication, and assessment skills.
  • Understanding of current vehicle legislation and application in training (desirable).
  • A professional and flexible approach to working patterns and training delivery.

Additional Information:

HIWFRS Values:

  • Reaching Further - Inspiring and challenging ourselves and others.
  • Showing Respect - Fairness, honesty and integrity in everything we say and do.
  • Supporting Others - Listening and acting with compassion and empathy.
  • Playing Our Part - Recognising the contribution we all make.

Vetting Requirements:

This role is subject to a Standard DBS Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Andy Griffin, Driver Trainer Supervisor on andrew.griffin@hantsfire.gov.uk


Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is 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 this commitment.
 

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