Automotive Engineering Lecturer: Teach EV & Hands-on Skills

Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre; Wigan; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash healthcare plan

Staff benefits and pension

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking a Motor Vehicle Engineering Lecturer to teach across practical and theory-based programmes, focusing on Level 1 and Level 2. You will help students develop technical knowledge, workshop skills and professional behaviours, drawing on real industry experience to keep learning current and relevant.

You’ll bring strong practical skills, clear explanations of technical concepts, and a commitment to health, safety and learner progression.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Motor Vehicle Engineering or a related automotive discipline.
• Current or recent industry experience in motor vehicle engineering, automotive maintenance, diagnostics or repair.
• A recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• Level 2 English and maths, or willingness to achieve these within an agreed timeframe.
• Confidence explaining technical concepts clearly to learners.
• Good understanding of workshop practice, safe working and industry standards.
• Experience delivering Level 1 and Level 2 City & Guilds Motor Vehicle programmes would be helpful.
• Knowledge or experience of electric vehicle and hybrid technologies would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Teach Motor Vehicle Engineering across practical and theory-based programmes.
• Deliver learning particularly at Level 1 and Level 2.
• Help students build technical knowledge, workshop skills and professional behaviours.
• Use your industry experience to make learning current, practical and relevant.
• Demonstrate safe and effective use of tools, equipment and workshop processes.
• Promote high standards of health, safety and professional conduct.
• Assess learner progress and give feedback that helps students improve.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessment, progress and achievement.
• Support learners to progress into further study, apprenticeships or employment.
• Contribute to curriculum development, including electric and hybrid vehicle technologies.
• Support Open Evenings, recruitment activity and college events where required.

Skills

Industry experience

Teaching ability

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Education

Motor Vehicle Engineering qualification

Teaching qualification

English and maths level 2

Job description

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking a Motor Vehicle Engineering Lecturer to teach across practical and theory-based programmes, focusing on Level 1 and Level 2. You will help students develop technical knowledge, workshop skills and professional behaviours, drawing on real industry experience to keep learning current and relevant.

You’ll bring strong practical skills, clear explanations of technical concepts, and a commitment to health, safety and learner progression.