Driving Instructor – Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service Location: Training and Development Centre, Bodymoor Heath, B76 9JB Are you passionate about road safety and skilled in driver training? Do you want to make a meaningful impact by helping emergency service personnel operate vehicles safely and confidently? Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a dedicated Driving Instructor to join our Training and Development team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to public safety by delivering high-quality driver training across a range of service vehicles. What You’ll Be Doing: Delivering initial and refresher driver training for LGV and emergency service vehicles. Designing and implementing bespoke driving courses. Assessing driving standards and providing constructive feedback. Supporting the development of computer-based training packages aligned with DVSA and VOSA standards. Advising on vehicle legislation and best practice. Maintaining accurate training records and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. What We’re Looking For: Essential: A clean UK driving licence with categories B, BE, C, D1, D1E (held for at least 3 years). DVSA-approved driving instructor qualification (or working towards it). Assessor qualification in competence assessment. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience driving a range of vehicles and handling training data. Desirable: Level 3 Award in Learning & Development (or willingness to work towards it). ERDT qualification and experience with trailer towing/demountable units. Why Join Us? Be part of a respected public service organisation. Work in a dynamic and supportive training environment. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Make a real difference in the safety and effectiveness of our emergency services. For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification. Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them! At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best. Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund ' The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform. Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council. Additional Information Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public. Ready to Apply? If you’re a skilled driver trainer with a passion for safety and development, we’d love to hear from you. To discuss the role please contact timskeath@warwickshire.gov.uk Closing date: 27th November 2025 Interview date: week commencing 8th December 2025 Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements. Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more