Driver Trainer
Driver Trainer
Location: Thirsk
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours
Are you passionate about driving and ready to share your skills with others? North Yorkshire Police is seeking a skilled Driver Trainer to help shape the driving abilities of our officers, support staff, and Special Constables.
In this role, you’ll be more than just a trainer—you’ll be a mentor, helping our team master critical driving techniques that keep our roads safe and our officers prepared for any situation.
Please note, this role is open to standard drivers.
What You'll Do:
As a Driver Trainer, you’ll lead by example, delivering hands-on training in everything from advanced vehicle handling and operational response driving to manoeuvring large vehicles like personnel carriers and prison vans. Your expertise will guide your students as they progress through a structured training program that hones their skills and boosts their confidence.
You’ll assess their capabilities, provide ongoing feedback, and make crucial decisions on whether they are ready to handle the demands of driving police vehicles safely.
But this role isn’t just about practical driving skills. You’ll also be delivering classroom sessions on key driving topics and ensuring all training materials meet the latest standards. Whether it's fine-tuning existing programs or developing new ones, your contribution will help North Yorkshire Police maintain the highest driving standards.
Essential Requirements:
Applicants are required to have successfully completed their probation by the closing date to be eligible to apply and must have the support of their Line Manager before an application can be made.
Applicants must possess or be willing to work towards a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training or equivalent.
How to apply
Should you wish to discuss the role requirements in more detail or if you just want to discuss the role informally - please do not hesitate to make further contact with:
Mick Hancock michael.hancock@northyorkshire.police.uk
Please submit your application by 09:00am Tuesday 22nd April 2025
All applicants will be shortlisted against the key skills outlined in this advert and the role profile. Following shortlisting, an assessment process will take place.
Please note that applicants disciplinary and complaints records will be checked as part of the pre-sifting process. Confirmation of successful posting will be subject to receipt of satisfactory sickness absence checks and security checks which meet the requirements.
Positive Action
At North Yorkshire Police value difference. We have a positive action team who are dedicated to supporting you through your application and beyond. If you feel you need any reasonable adjustments to help reach your potential, please contact our Positive Action Team, positiveaction@northyorkshire.police.uk.