Technician Trainer in Motor Vehicle

We hope that one of the buttons below will help you. Salary Point 16, £24,430 plus Market Rate Allowance of £2,000 per annumHours 37 hours per week, all year roundContract PermanentLocation Peterborough College Do you have a passion for the Motor Vehicle industry and a talent for bringing out the best in others? Want to help shape the next generation of automotive professionals in a modern, well‑equipped college environment? We're looking for a motivated and hands‑on Technician Trainer to join our Engineering & Motor Vehicle team at Peterborough College, part of Inspire Education Group. This is an exciting role where no two days look the same - supporting learners, maintaining specialist workshops, and helping deliver high‑quality practical training. What You’ll Be Doing Providing training, coaching and practical support to learners across Motor Vehicle programmes. Assessing students’ skills and progress against set criteria. Supporting teaching staff with engaging practical and vocational activities. Delivering underpinning knowledge sessions through tutorials, workshops and observations. Maintaining, repairing and organising tools, equipment, materials and workshop spaces. Supervising learners during practical tasks, assessments, examinations and off‑site visits. Ensuring strict adherence to Health & Safety standards (including COSHH). Assisting with stock control, inventories and administrative tasks. Carrying out minor maintenance and first‑aid duties when required. Contributing to curriculum planning, team meetings and College‑wide events such as open evenings. What We’re Looking For Essential: Level 2 qualification in a relevant Motor Vehicle subject. GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths. Strong knowledge of Motor Vehicle products, equipment and materials. Up‑to‑date understanding of Health & Safety in a workshop environment. Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills. Confidence working with young people of mixed abilities. Ability to maintain a clean, safe and professional workshop environment. A proactive team player with a “can‑do” approach. Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and high‑quality student experience. Desirable (or willingness to work towards): Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle or related discipline. Level 3 Award in Education & Training (AET/PTLLS). Emergency First Aid at Work. Experience in teaching, demonstrating or coaching. Experience in minor maintenance tasks or supervision of students. Why Join Us? A supportive, forward‑thinking curriculum team with a positive “can‑do” culture. Access to excellent CPD, training and development opportunities. Secure LGPS pension scheme. Opportunities to contribute to exciting developments in Engineering and Motor Vehicle education. A varied role where you genuinely make a difference to learners’ futures. Ready to make a positive impact on our campus community? Apply today IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert should we receive a sufficient level of interest #J-18808-Ljbffr