Automotive Technician (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the South West is seeking an Automotive Technician to support practical training in a further education setting. You'll join the teaching team in a busy workshop, ensuring sessions run smoothly, safely and efficiently.

You'll prepare equipment, maintain workshop machinery and help learners develop hands-on skills, while upholding safety standards and managing stock for timely availability.

Qualifications

• Relevant motor vehicle qualification required.
• Hands-on maintenance and repair knowledge.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and dismantle tools and materials for sessions.
• Maintain, service and repair workshop equipment.
• Assist teaching staff during practical sessions and assessments.
• Uphold health and safety standards across training areas.
• Manage workshop stock and prepare resources as needed.

Skills

Automotive skills

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Motor vehicle qualification

Job description

Automotive Technician

Temporary | Contract

Location: the South West

Start date: 16 November 2026

Are you an experienced motor vehicle professional looking to bring your trade skills into further education?

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider in the South West, supporting the delivery of practical automotive training. Working alongside the teaching team, you'll make sure workshop sessions run smoothly, safely and efficiently.

You'll prepare equipment and resources, maintain the workshop and support learners as they develop their practical skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, setting up and dismantling tools, equipment and materials for practical sessions.
• Maintaining, servicing and repairing workshop machinery and equipment.
• Assisting lecturing staff during practical sessions and assessments.
• Maintaining health and safety standards across all training areas.
• Managing workshop stock and making sure resources are ready when needed.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• A relevant motor vehicle qualification
• Practical skills and strong technical knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair
• Good communication and organisational skills
• The ability to work independently and to deadlines

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience of working in a further education or training environment

If you're ready to put your automotive experience to work supporting the next generation of technicians, we'd love to hear from you.