Technician; Motor Vehicle

Technician (Motor Vehicle)

Gravesend

£24,688 per annum + FE Pension Scheme + Generous Holiday Allowance + 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Are you a Motor Vehicle Technician looking for a hands‑on role where you can stay active, keep your skills sharp, and support learners in a practical workshop environment?

On offer is a rewarding opportunity to join a well‑established FE college in Gravesend. The role is ideal for someone with strong motor vehicle experience who enjoys working with their hands and wants a steady, supportive role helping staff and students in a workshop setting.

The college has a strong reputation for technical education and excellent facilities, providing learners with high‑quality vocational training. You will become a key part of the motor vehicle department, assisting lecturers and contributing to the smooth delivery of practical courses.

In this days‑based role, you will maintain workshop tools and equipment, prepare materials for lessons, and support learners during practical sessions. You will also help ensure health and safety compliance, keep work areas organised, and assist in producing teaching aids as required.

This position is perfect for a Motor Vehicle Technician who enjoys being practical, organised, and supporting learners, without the pressures of commercial workshop work.

• Maintain hand and machine tools, workshop equipment, and cleanliness of work areas
• Prepare and manage materials and stock for practical lessons
• Act as safety observer during practical demonstrations
• Assist lecturers during workshops and communicate effectively with staff and learners
• Support production of teaching models and aids across relevant departments
• Contribute to safe working practices and assist with risk assessments in practical areas
• Carry out maintenance tasks within scope of training or expertise
• Participate in staff development training and meet College IT standards

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in motor vehicle trade
• Industry experience in the motor vehicle sector

Reference Number: BBBH (phone number removed)

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.