Commissioner's Driver

6 days ago

London, United Kingdom London Fire Brigade Full time

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service - one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

An opportunity has arisen in the Commissioner’s Office for a driver to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-moving dynamic team.

You will be responsible for driving the Commissioner and occasionally other Directors or VIPs to meetings and events across London on a daily basis.

You will be expected to work in a busy environment as a member of a team. You will be expected to assist the Commissioner or other Directors / VIPs in ensuring they are prepared for their meeting upon arrival.

As an Emergency Response Driver (ERD), you would be required to undertake routine inspections and basic maintenance of vehicles. You will be expected to maintain your ERD Skill and attend training as required.

**Eligibility**:
Applicants must hold a full clean driving licence in order to undertake regular driving duties.

**Assessment Overview**:
Stage 1

1. Experience working in a challenging and changing environment.
2. Experience of using basic IT packages such as Word, Outlook, Excel and using internal Brigade systems such as Station Diary.
3. Well-developed interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain effective relationships internally and externally ensuring high levels of customer care.
4. Time management and organisational skills to ensure smooth running of appointments.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Stage 2

The assessment will consist of:
IT assessment - You will be required to demonstrate your IT skills to ensure a basic knowledge of Word and Outlook. You will be expected to complete a task within a set time.

Driving Assessment - You will be required to demonstrate your driving ability whilst taking instructions.

Interview - You will be interviewed and asked questions based on your experience and suitability for the role.

Assessment for this role is due to take place in late-May 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

**Additional Information**:
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade
- Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
- Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional annual leave)
- Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
- Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
- Free access to the Brigade gym
- Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
- Free counselling
- Season ticket loans
- Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
- Contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
- Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

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