Automotive Technician

City of Portsmouth College; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Portsmouth College is seeking an Automotive Technician at its Highbury Campus. You will provide technical support and maintain workshop facilities, enabling practical sessions and learner development.

The role requires experience in a technical support environment, strong workshop knowledge, and the ability to work in teams or independently. It is a full-time position with temporary status to October 31, 2026, offering a competitive local government pension and staff development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a technical support role, preferably within an educational or workshop setting.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of workshop equipment and tools.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in teams but also to work independently, with the minimum of supervision.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and inventory management systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• To provide technical support for the workshop, including setting up equipment and materials for practical sessions.
• To maintain workshop tools and equipment, ensuring they are in safe working order and comply with health and safety regulations.
• To assist in the preparation and maintenance of teaching aids and resources.
• To support teaching staff and students during practical sessions, offering guidance and technical expertise.
• To manage stock levels and order materials as needed.
• To ensure the workshop area is kept clean, tidy, and safe at all times.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Inventory management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management systems

Job description

Job Title: Automotive Technician

Location: Highbury Campus

Salary: Full Time Equivalent £25,210.25 - £26,133.56 per annum

Hours of work: 37 Hours per week, up to 52 Weeks per year, Full-Time, Temporary until October 31 2026

About us

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

What we offer

• Annual Leave: 25 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Generous Local Government pension. Further information can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

About The Role

The Automotive Technician is responsible to the Curriculum Manager for providing technical support and maintenance for the workshop facilities. Team working and communication with an overall approach that values people will be of key importance.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide technical support for the workshop, including setting up equipment and materials for practical sessions.
• To maintain workshop tools and equipment, ensuring they are in safe working order and comply with health and safety regulations.
• To assist in the preparation and maintenance of teaching aids and resources.
• To support teaching staff and students during practical sessions, offering guidance and technical expertise.
• To manage stock levels and order materials as needed.
• To ensure the workshop area is kept clean, tidy, and safe at all times.

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you

• Previous experience in a technical support role, preferably within an educational or workshop setting.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of workshop equipment and tools.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in teams but also to work independently, with the minimum of supervision.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and inventory management systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of the College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

The College's commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre Employment Checks

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

We reserve the right the close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert.