Driver Training Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service as a Driver Training Manager.

We are an inclusive and values-driven public sector organisation with an outstanding culture, committed to making Lancashire safer. We offer free parking, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working arrangements, and generous annual leave entitlement.

Reporting to the Station Manager within the Leadership and Development Centre, the Driver Training Manager will lead and manage the Service's driver training function, ensuring that all driver and vehicle operator training is delivered to the highest professional standards. The role is responsible for maintaining legal compliance, promoting best practice, and ensuring the continued competence of those who operate Service vehicles.

The successful candidate will lead a team of Driver Trainers and Associate Driver Trainers, overseeing training delivery, assessment, quality assurance, resource planning and continuous improvement. Working closely with Fleet and Engineering Services, you will develop training programmes, policies and guidance that support safe and effective vehicle operations across the organisation.

You will play a key role in identifying future training requirements, managing training budgets and resources, coordinating internal and external training provision, and ensuring robust quality assurance arrangements are in place. The role also involves representing the Service at regional and national forums and maintaining strong relationships with partner organisations and training providers.

This role will normally operate Monday to Friday; however, occasional evening and weekend working will be required to support training delivery and service requirements. The successful candidate must hold a full Category B driving licence and be able to travel to Service locations and external training venues as required.

How to apply?

External Applicants: Please click 'Apply now' above for the online application and further information.

Internal Applicants: Please apply via your MiPlace employee self-service account. This ensures your application is saved within your account, and any personal information requested in the application form will automatically prepopulate using the details stored in your MiPlace account. Please review and update these details if necessary.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on 29 October 2026, however we reserve the right to close the advert prior to this if sufficient quality applications have been received.

We anticipate interviews to take place w/c 09 November 2026.

Further Information

Please be advised recruitment support is only available Monday to Friday 09:00 hours – 16:45 hours. If you experience any issues with the online application form, you can contact us on 01772 866845

This post is subject to a Standard check with the Disclosure and Barring Service*.

Diversity Matters at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. We want to attract the broadest range of people to work with us and the more diverse the workforce, the better able we are to serve our community. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief or age. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

This post has been advertised internally and externally.

*With effect from 6 July 2023, Fire & Rescue Authorities have been listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975, meaning that all LFRS roles are subject to a Standard Level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check as a minimum. Some roles within the Service will be eligible for a higher level check depending on the duties of the role.