Driving Instructor

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Service wide based at the Ipswich East Fire Station Suffolk IP3 9SJ
• Salary: Crew Manager in accordance with NJC pay scales or Grade 5 (35570 per annum)
• Post 1: 14.8 hours per week Permanent
• Post 2: Zero Hours Permanent

Driver Training is a vital function within Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service directly supporting operational response and public safety. The team delivers Light Goods Vehicle Emergency Response Driver and Light Vehicle Response Driver training alongside specialist instruction for aerial appliances turntable ladders Unimogs and other operational vehicles.

As a Driver Training Instructor you will plan and deliver a range of driver training courses creating a positive and supportive learning environment that enables operational personnel to develop the skills knowledge and confidence needed to drive safely efficiently and effectively in both routine and emergency response situations.

The team also delivers refresher training and competency assessments ensuring all training remains compliant with national Fire Standards legislation and operational requirements.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

• Support the Operational Training Station Manager in developing and delivering high-quality driver training and learning programmes in line with national standards and legislative requirements.
• Deliver assess and record training to maintain workforce competence providing constructive feedback and identifying development opportunities that support learner progress.
• Manage and maintain training resources equipment and records ensuring compliance operational readiness and effective quality assurance.
• Foster a positive learning environment by coaching motivating and supporting personnel acting as a workplace assessor and role model for professional standards.
• Promote health safety and welfare best practice contribute to investigations and reports represent the Service at meetings and events and support departmental projects and communications.

What you will need

• A full Category C driving licence with no more than six penalty points.
• Competence in ERDT (Emergency Response Driver Training) Unit 1.
• Strong knowledge of driver training standards legislation and best practice.
• Experience of assessing competence and supporting the learning and development of others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and motivate learners.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile which you can find in the How to apply section towards the bottom of this advert.

If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if youdontmeet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Driver Training is a vital function within Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service directly supporting operational response and public safety. The team delivers Light Goods Vehicle Emergency Response Driver and Light Vehicle Response Driver training alongside specialist vehicle instruction for aerial appliances turntable ladders Unimogs and other operational vehicles. As a busy and adaptable department they provide ongoing refresher training and competency development ensuring all training is delivered in line with Fire Standards and legal requirements.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Jimmy Ho for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Complete theSupporting Statement template (Word)(Word) by answering the questions below (no more than 250words per question).

1. Tell us about a time when you trained coached or instructed someone to learn a new skill. What did you do and what was the outcome
2. Describe a time when you helped maintain or improve safety standards. What actions did you take
3. Tell us about a time when someone was struggling to meet the required standard. How did you support them to improve

Please note: Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

For guidance on completing your application please see our How to Apply page.

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Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team by either emailing or calling. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages.

Closing date:11.30 pm 13 October 2026.

Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

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