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WMFS Training – Trainer 

Trainer Professional 3A 

Publish date: Monday 11 November 2024 

Closing date: Sunday 24 November 2024 at 12noon 

Salary: £33,024 – £34,834 

Hours: We welcome both full-time and part-time applications 

Overview 

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England, serving an area of 902km square and a population of more than 2.9 million people. 

Our vision is ‘Making the West Midlands safer, stronger and healthier’.  

This vision and the strategic goals outlined in ‘Our Strategy’ are what drives the people, professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities. 

An excellent opportunity to join a well-established training team within the protection department. WMFS Training provides fire marshal, fire extinguisher, EVAC chair and general fire safety training to large organisations across the West Midlands and beyond. 

As well as delivering sessions at our training centre in the West Midlands, the successful candidate would also travel around the UK delivering training on site. These external sessions involve being away, on average, two nights away per month. 

WMFS Training are well-known for their exceptional delivery of fire safety and bespoke training.  

Responsibilities 

• test and maintain equipment 

• deliver presentations both theory and practical including:- 

• Fire Extinguisher, Fire Marshal, EVAC Chair, Qualsafe Emergency Fire Aid at Work, Fire Safety Courses, Industrial Firefighting Course at European Metal Recycling (EMR) across the country (one night away) Historic England Disaster & Salvage Course (delivered over three days, two nights away at Fort Cumberland in Portsmouth) 

• complete necessary qualifications relevant to the role. 

Experience and skills 

Essential skills or experience 

• be able to deliver presentations to a wide variety of delegates 

• able to work independently on their own as well as in a team 

• be prepared to work out of hours and up to 2 nights away from home per month 

• hold a light vehicle drivers’ licence 

• have a reasonable level of fitness in order to carry out fire demonstrations, assemble kit and handle fire extinguishers and fire service delivery hose 

• have a basic understanding of health & safety and risk assessments 

• be smart in appearance and professional at all times 

• have excellent communication skills. 

Desirable skills or experience 

• hold or be willing to work towards a teaching qualification 

• have experience of lecturing, teaching or giving presentations   

• Benefits 

  We offer a friendly working environment and benefits including: 

  • free, on-site gym facilities 
  • free, on-site parking. 

  We also offer access to an in-house occupational health (OH) facility, including OH health and fitness advisors, sports therapists, physiotherapists, cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors. 

  In addition, employees have access to: 

  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 
  • wellbeing programmes 
  • ‘blue light’ discounts across many retailers, through partner schemes 
  • Sports and Welfare scheme (for a small fee), with access to discounted products and services. 

  Diversity 

  We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. However, as women and Black and minority ethnic employees are currently under-represented in our service, we particularly encourage applications from these groups. 

  WMFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect the same of every staff member.  

   

  Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including – where applicable – relevant level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications, medical clearance, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.  

   

  How to apply 

  Send your CV and answer the questions, detailing previous experience to outline your suitability for the role. 

  Questions 

  If you have any questions about the role, or would like an informal discussion, please contact John Williams on 07971 354346 or by email at john.williams1@wmfs.net