Rescue Skills Trainer

Rescue Skills Trainer
SF48490
Location: Beckton / Park Royal (London)
Business Unit: LFB Training

Purpose of role

• As a Trainer as part of the Technical Rescue Team you will be responsible for delivering training to a high standard to Firefighters.

• The majority of this training is delivered at one of our dedicated training centres but there is also a requirement to travel to fire stations and external training venues across London delivering face to face training and assessments.

• Normal working patterns are Monday to Friday however there is the potential for weekend working up to a maximum of 28 days per year.

Key tasks

• Delivering training to firefighters covering the following skills:
• Front line and initial attendance RTC
• Rescue Equipment – Broco hot cutting, winching, lifting, stabilisation and power tools.
• Rescue Unit RTC techniques for entrapment and extrication
• Line rescue level 1 and 2
• Hazmat response

• Carrying out assessments of skills

• Provide feedback and support to delegates

• Responsible for managing own ‘Fit to Train’ Passport

• Support the Technical Rescue SME with updating course content and risk assessments

• Staying current with client policies

• Working with the design team where applicable to assist with the design, development and implementation of new training packages

• Inspecting and maintaining equipment to a high standard

What do I need to do the role?

Qualifications

Essential

• Rope Rescue Supervisor or IRATA Level 2

Desirable

• Road Traffic Collision Technician
• Road Traffic Collision Instructor
• Heavy Rescue Technician/ Instructor
• HMEPO/ Tactical Hazmat Advisor or equivalent

• Operational or industry specific background in RTC equipment and techniques would be desirable

Professional and Personal Qualities

• Promotes a positive leadership culture where ownership, accountability and involvement in decision making is promoted
• Energy, drive and enthusiasm to continually improve self and others
• Builds, motivates, inspires others and guides team towards success
• Creates an environment of development and learning where everyone can excel.
• Shares workload for both productivity and growth creating a sense of ownership and accountability and stretches teams to deliver.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, trainees and the customer.
• Strong interpersonal skills including effective communication skills for interacting with the customer and Babcock senior leadership
• Collaboratively develops solutions by listening to others and sharing ideas and is solutions focussed.
• Develops a culture which drives innovation, continuous improvement and the sharing of good practice
• Promotes diversity by bringing together different perspectives and experiences and valuing differences.

Application Guidance

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