MiDAS Trainers (Driver Education / Casual)

XL Team LTD

The closing date is 28 April 2025

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Job summary

To deliver MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme),

and other relevant driver training for community transport

providers and other voluntary and community organisations

Main duties of the job

Provision of high quality driver training in line with agreed aims and objectives.

This will be delivered in mix of theoretical and practical sessions to small groups of learners.

About us

XL Team Comprehensive Medical, Health & Safety Solutions Across the U.K.

XL Team, proudly rooted in the North East U.K., delivers a wide range of health, safety, and medical services nationwide. Our expertise includes event medical services with highly trained medics, paramedics, and ambulance support for events of all sizes. We also provide dedicated TV and film medical support, ensuring on-set safety for productions across the U.K.

Our event welfare services offer vital attendee support, including quiet spaces, emotional care, and essential supplies to improve event experiences. In the workplace, our occupational health services help businesses promote employee well-being through tailored health surveillance and risk management solutions.

We are a trusted provider of accredited training courses, including first aid, mental health first aid, and workplace safety, helping individuals and teams stay prepared for emergencies. Additionally, through XL Health, we lead community wellness initiatives and offer life-saving innovations to improve public safety.

With a commitment to professionalism, care, and excellence, XL Team combines local expertise with national reach, offering bespoke services that enhance safety and well-being in any setting. Visit www.xlteam.co.uk to learn more.

Date posted

04 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0431-25-0028

Job locations

XL Team HQ

A1 Euro House, Team Valley

Gateshead

Tyne and Wear

NE110RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain the MiDAS DAT (Minibus Driver AwarenessScheme Driver Assessor Trainer) qualification.
To establish and promote an ongoing programme of regular MiDAS Training sessions and to work as part of a team to deliver the training.
To assist with the identification of additional training needs in the community transport sector and, where appropriate, provision of training to meet these needs
To maintain awareness of any legal changes affecting drivers of community minibuses

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain the MiDAS DAT (Minibus Driver AwarenessScheme Driver Assessor Trainer) qualification.
To establish and promote an ongoing programme of regular MiDAS Training sessions and to work as part of a team to deliver the training.
To assist with the identification of additional training needs in the community transport sector and, where appropriate, provision of training to meet these needs
To maintain awareness of any legal changes affecting drivers of community minibuses

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MiDAS DAT (Minibus Driver Awareness
Scheme Driver Assessor Trainer) qualification.

Experience

Desirable

Experience of driver training / education

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MiDAS DAT (Minibus Driver Awareness
Scheme Driver Assessor Trainer) qualification.

Experience

Desirable

Experience of driver training / education

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.