Fleet Driver Trainer / Compliance Officer

Durham County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Job description

The Fleet Services Team are looking to recruit a Fleet Driver Trainer / Compliance Officer.

Meadowfield will be the main place of work but there may be a requirement to work at other depots as and when required.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?
In conjunction with County Fleet Manager & Fleet Team Manager, the Fleet Driver Trainer / Compliance Officer is required to develop and deliver transport related driver training with specific emphasis on Driver CPC development, Midas training, fleet helpline and fleet compliance within the wider Council.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

• Approved Driver Instructor qualification (ADI) or be prepared to acquire the ADI qualification in first 12 months.
• Demonstrate proven competency in driver instruction / assessment examiner status.
• HGV Drivers licence (Category C minimum).
• D1 Drivers licence – (101 restriction Minimum).
• Driver CPC Qualification card.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• MIDAS Assessor Qualification – Driver Assessor Trainer or be prepared to acquire the MIDAS qualification in first 12 months.

If successful, you will be required to undertake and pass an in-house driving assessment as part of our pre-employment checks before any offer of appointment can be confirmed.

BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:

• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
• Discounted DCC gym membership.
• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
• Trade Union membership.
• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.

We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.

INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on week commencing 3 March 2025.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.

Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.

If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Recruitment Team via email on [e-mail] or telephone [phone] – Option 4.