Mechanic Youth Trainer

**Benefits**:_Pension, holidays (up to 40 days per year) and employee benefits including cash4health, employee assistance programme, free parking, free meals, gym membership plus access to onsite physio._

**Who are we?**

Kibble is a specialist provider of services for at risk children and young people across the UK. Many of the young people the charity cares for have experienced significant trauma in their lives and we provide a safe, stable environment that is both nurturing and therapeutic. With a robust support network and wide range of integrated services, we offer young people opportunities and encourage them to believe in themselves, feel a sense of belonging, and realise their own self-worth.

**What is the Job Function?**

As a Mechanic, based at Kibble’s Skills Academy in Hillington, you will take the lead in supporting young people to gain experience and knowledge in Mechanics. You will be responsible for providing full servicing, repairs and valeting for Kibble vehicles as well as external customers.

**Main Duties**:

- To carry out services and repairs to MOT standard
- To provide and supervise a valeting service.
- Assisting with insurance claims and vehicle estimates.
- liaising with auto glass and external customers.
- To provide instruction in Mechanics.
- To maintain and promote positive work ethics and standards amongst young people.
- To safeguard the health and safety of all young people and staff.
- Any other reasonable duties as required by Education Management.

**What Qualifications and experience are we looking for?**
- Mechanic with minimum SVQ 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or other relevant qualifications
- Experience in youth training is desirable.
- Ability to work to deadlines/time scales.
- Good diagnostic skills, with some electrical skills.
- Awareness and understanding of health and safety.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to engage, motivate and inspire young people.
- Possess a full driving license and be willing and able to drive Kibble vehicles.

**Notes**:

- This job outline reflects the main tasks and responsibilities discharged by the post holder at the present time, however, Kibble reserves the right to alter or amend the content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided, while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post.
- Notwithstanding any information or statement described within this job outline, all duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Kibble’s stated policy on equal opportunities.