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Automotive Technician

Application deadline
January 5, 2025 12:00 am
Department
Automotive and Construction
Employment type
Permanent
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Location
Telford College - Wellington, Telford
Salary
££26,347
Reporting to
Potential interview date
Vacancy reference
VN1050
About the role

Guide and Inspire Students in Automotive Learning 

  • Play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of automotive professionals! You’ll provide expert instruction across all levels of course delivery, from intervention sessions to hands-on practical workshops, helping students master the skills they need for a successful career in the automotive industry.

Manage Student Behaviour and Promote a Positive Learning Environment

  • Foster an environment of respect, focus, and professionalism by managing student behaviour in alignment with the college’s expectations and Positive Behaviour Policy. Your leadership will encourage a culture of accountability and excellence in the workshop.

Maintain Tools, Equipment & Safety Standards 

  • Take responsibility for the maintenance and stock control of automotive tools and equipment, ensuring that everything is in prime condition for training and practical use. You’ll uphold the highest standards of health and safety, guaranteeing a safe and productive environment for both students and staff in the workshop.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support Practical Sessions: Assist lecturers with the set-up and delivery of hands-on automotive activities.
  • Manage Resources: Help with booking and tracking equipment for practical sessions, ensuring everything is ready and available.
  • Stock Control: Oversee stock management, ensuring timely ordering and availability of tools and supplies.
  • Maintain Workshop: Ensure the security, maintenance, and organisation of all workshop tools and equipment.
  • Health & Safety Compliance: Uphold health and safety standards in the workshop, ensuring a safe working environment for all
Skills, knowledge and expertise

Qualifications and training

  • Level 3 teaching qualification e.g. PTLLs or a firm commitment to achieve an Award in Education and Training
  • Level 2 qualification in an Automotive related area, with a developed knowledge of all the trades.

Skills and expertise

  • Professional experience in relevant vocational sector.
  • Experience of stock control.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Good IT Skills.
How to Apply

We look forward to receiving your application and knowing more about your qualifications, skills, personal qualities and experience that you would bring to the role and to Telford College. Please take time to review the job description.

Please complete the online application form with details of your full employment history (since leaving school, including education, employment and voluntary work) including reasons for any gaps in employment. This should also include a statement of the personal qualities and experience you believe are relevant to your suitability for the post and how this meets the job description and person specification requirements. Your application form will be re-produced in a standard format by the system (without personal identifiers) to assist us in our anonymised shortlisting process.

Under Section 7 of SVGA 2006 it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The college’s safeguarding policies are available here. Under KCSIE (keeping children safe in education) guidance the college is committed to all pre-employment safeguarding checks, including online checks and candidate history. Therefore, please note upon clicking to apply you agree for these checks to be completed.