Apprenticeship Trainer - Motor Vehicle

Education Training Collective; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working option

LGPS / Teachers Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing programme

Job summary

Stockton Riverside College, part of the Education Training Collective, is seeking an Apprenticeship Trainer - Motor Vehicle to join our Construction, Professional and Service Industries team reporting to our Apprenticeship Manager. You will train Apprentices up to Level 3 and support learners' knowledge, skills and behaviours through planned reviews with Apprentices and Employers.

The ideal candidate will have significant industry experience in Motor Vehicle and AutoCare and be qualified to

Qualifications

• Significant industry experience in Motor Vehicle and AutoCare.
• Qualified to Level 3 in relevant trade or sector.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Train Apprentices up to Level 3 and support their learning.
• Plan effective reviews with Apprentices and Employers.
• Coach, develop and mentor learners to achieve targets.

Skills

Motor Vehicle

AutoCare

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Apprenticeship Trainer - Motor Vehicle Job reference REQ0001707 Date posted 11/08/2026 Application closing date 23/08/2026 Location Stockton Riverside College Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6FB Salary E18 - E23 £33,268.48 - £38,580.60 FTE Package Permanent Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Support Attachments REQ0001707 Apprenticeship Trainer Motor Vehicle JD PS.pdf Employee Benefits Brochure.pdf Job description

Who we are?

Stockton Riverside College is a dynamic and ambitious college, recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted, recognised for delivering exceptional standards of education and training. We offer a comprehensive range of academic, vocational and higher education courses for young people, adult learners, and apprentices. Proudly serving our local community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to achieve their full potential.

As part of The Education Training Collective (Etc.), a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit - we are driven by a shared vision: ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. Our dedicated and skilled staff are at the heart of our success, supporting learners and contributing to the wider community. We are seeking candidates who believe in the power of education to transform lives and who share our commitment to excellence, opportunity and achievement.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprenticeship Trainer - Motor Vehicle to join our Construction, Professional and Service Industries team reporting to our Apprenticeship Manager.

Join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary Apprenticeship Team at the forefront of delivering excellence. Our team combines hands‑on expertise with strategic insight to provide high‑quality outcomes for clients across public and private sectors.

We are a collaborative group of professionals, driven by a shared commitment to our students and wider local community.

Our culture encourages continuous improvement, professional growth, and cross-functional collaboration. If you are passionate about building the future — from the ground up — and thrive in a team that values professionalism, integrity, and service excellence, we want to hear from you.

As an Apprenticeship Trainer with Stockton Riverside College, you will be responsible for training and supporting Apprentices up to Level 3. Through utilising your training and coaching skills, you will guide and support learners’ knowledge, skills and behaviours throughout their training, meeting regularly with the wider apprenticeship team to support with planning effective reviews with Apprentices and Employers. Through effective communication you will set and communicate clear targets and provide feedback to drive timely achievement.

The ideal candidate will have significant industry experience in Motor Vehicle and AutoCare practices and must be qualified to Level 3. Whether you are already a trainer or considering a developing a role that utilises your existing skills and knowledge, and if you have a real passion for sharing your knowledge and developing others, we want to hear from you.

You will be an effective communicator, able to successfully engage with learners and peers alike. An excellent planner, you will be able to manage your time effectively as well as conflicting priorities. You will have the ability to coach, develop and mentor.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:

• Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Free on-site parking
• Pro-Hybrid working employer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 14.2% Employer Contribution or Teachers Pension Scheme with 28.68% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Career development opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
• Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more
• Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
• Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
• Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Flexible lunch breaks
• Rather not work the normal 9 - 5? If you have a working pattern that you would prefer, please discuss this with us and we might be able to support.

If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 23 rd August 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email [e-mail] or phone [phone] Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone [phone] text 07824 113848.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.

Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/