Apprentice Vehicle Technician

Inspire Education Group (IEG); Peterborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Health & wellbeing

Professional development

Employee benefits

Job summary

Inspire Education Group is seeking a motivated Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice to join our Motor Vehicle team in Peterborough. This role is ideal for someone with industry experience who wants to move into education and training while continuing to develop professionally.

You will work alongside experienced lecturers and technicians, support learners in practical workshops, maintain facilities, and gain a teaching and assessment qualification through the apprenticeship programme.

Qualifications

• Experience or qualifications within Motor Vehicle.
• Wants to develop a career in education and training.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Organised, proactive and willing to learn.
• Can work confidently with young people and adult learners.
• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Support lecturers and students during practical workshop sessions
• Assist learners in developing hands-on automotive skills
• Help prepare and maintain tools, equipment and workshop areas
• Ensure workshops remain clean, organised and safe at all times
• Assist with stock control, inventories and equipment checks
• Support students during practical assessments and activities
• Develop knowledge and skills in coaching, training and learner support
• Learn how to deliver practical demonstrations and underpinning knowledge sessions
• Assist with maintaining health and safety standards, including COSHH requirements
• Work closely with staff to support an engaging and positive learning environment

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 in Motor Vehicle

Job description

Are you working in the motor vehicle industry and ready to take the next step in your career?

Would you like to pass on your knowledge and skills while gaining a recognised teaching and training qualification?

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice to join our Motor Vehicle team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with industry experience who is keen to move into education and training while continuing to develop professionally, or maybe you have just achieved your level 2 in Motor vehicle and want to develop your existing skills.

Working alongside experienced lecturers and technicians, you will support learners in practical workshop environments, help maintain industry-standard facilities and develop the skills needed to become an effective trainer and mentor.

About the Role

As an Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice, you will:

• Support lecturers and students during practical workshop sessions
• Assist learners in developing hands-on automotive skills
• Help prepare and maintain tools, equipment and workshop areas
• Ensure workshops remain clean, organised and safe at all times
• Assist with stock control, inventories and equipment checks
• Support students during practical assessments and activities
• Develop knowledge and skills in coaching, training and learner support
• Learn how to deliver practical demonstrations and underpinning knowledge sessions
• Assist with maintaining health and safety standards, including COSHH requirements
• Work closely with staff to support an engaging and positive learning environment

You will receive training and support to develop your teaching, assessment and technical skills as part of the apprenticeship programme.

Do you have the skills or experience to join us as a Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice?

• Has experience or qualifications within Motor Vehicle
• Is passionate about the automotive industry
• Wants to develop a career in education and training
• Has good communication and teamwork skills
• Is organised, proactive and willing to learn
• Can work confidently with young people and adult learners
• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

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.