Learning and Development Technician
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Joint Training Centre, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QU
Salary: £24,294 – £25,979 per annum (Successful applicants would normally be appointed on the bottom of the salary grade. Exceptions may apply)
Closing date: Sunday 1st September 2024
Learning and Development Technician – The role:
Join our Learning and Development team, and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of our training programs, especially in hot fire scenarios.
You'll also support the maintenance and security of our facilities, working closely with the Facilities Manager to maintain high operational standards. There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.
Learning and Development Technician – What we're looking for:
We're looking for a team player who thrives in a challenging environment, communicates well, and is eager to contribute to the safety and development of our teams.
If you're dedicated and detail-oriented, we encourage you to apply.
In return we offer:
- Flexible working hours
- Family friendly policies
- Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service.
- Free, secure on-site car parking
- Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
- Employee discount scheme (Boost)
- Employee support networks
- Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria)
- Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months' full & 6 months' half after 5 years' service
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages
Please be advised that we are currently in the process of introducing a new Job Evaluation scheme and will also be reviewing the pay and grading structure. As a result of this all Support roles will be re-evaluated.
Application Process:
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 1st September 2024. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 9th September 2024.
To submit your application for this exciting Learning and Development Technician opportunity, please click "Apply" now.
For an informal chat regarding this Learning and Development Technician role please contact the recruiting manager Gary Bellfield.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre.