About the Role
Oldham College is seeking a Motor Vehicle Technician to provide hands-on technical and operational support within our automotive workshops. This is a practical, workshop-based role supporting tutors and learners during delivery of motor vehicle and automotive training programmes.
You will play a key role in maintaining a safe, organised, and fully operational motor vehicle workshop, ensuring high standards of Health & Safety compliance while supporting learners to develop industry-relevant skills.
This role is ideal for an experienced automotive technician who is passionate about education, mentoring, and supporting the next generation of motor vehicle professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Support automotive tutors and learners during practical workshop sessions
Maintain workshop vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment to a safe and operational standard
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements, including maintaining electronic risk assessments (Smartlog)
Manage workshop resources, stock control, and ordering of parts and consumables
Assist with the preparation and organisation of practical teaching sessions
Support the delivery of employability and work-readiness skills aligned with employer and awarding body requirements
Promote a clean, safe, and professional learning environment at all times
About You
You will bring industry experience in motor vehicle or automotive environments, alongside strong organisational skills and a commitment to quality and safety.
Essential requirements include:
GCSE Maths and English (Grade 49) or equivalent
Industry qualifications to Level 2
A relevant Health & Safety qualification or willingness to work towards one
Experience maintaining vehicles, machinery, and workshop equipment
Experience managing stock and workshop resources
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Ability to prioritise workload and work flexibly, including evenings and Saturdays
Desirable:
Experience coaching or mentoring young people or adults
Experience supporting learners with additional needs or low confidence
WHY JOIN US
We offer a supportive working environment with opportunities to develop and progress. Benefits include:
49 days holiday in total, supporting worklife balance, including 30 bookable days plus bank holidays, efficiency days, and Christmas closure
Pension contributions of 16.8%
Free counsellingand wellbeing support
Retail discounts through our benefits platform
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Paid special leave policiesfor when you need it the most
Training and development opportunitiesthrough our Excellence programmes
Free breakfast Fridays
On-site facilities, includingvarious canteens,day nursery and salon
Freeparkingand access to electric car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
INCLUSION AND FLEXIBILITY
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, and military families.
Flexible working options may be available depending on the role.
SAFEGUARDING
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
This role is subject to pre-employment checks which may include an enhanced DBS check, a check of the DfE barred list, online searches, and references.
It is a criminal offence under the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 to apply for regulated activity roles if barred from working with children or vulnerable adults.
HOW TO APPLY
Please review the job description and person specification andsubmityour application by the closing date.
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