Automotive Trainer

Dovetail and Slate; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive training provider in Leicester seeks an Automotive Trainer for Light Vehicle, Heavy Vehicle, and Bus & Coach. You will leverage your mechanic expertise to teach and inspire future tradespeople while receiving fully funded teacher training. Ideal for skilled professionals ready for a rewarding career shift.

Benefits

Starting salary of £36,000

Fully funded teaching qualification

Comprehensive teacher training and mentoring

Stable working hours

Opportunity to inspire future tradespeople

Qualifications

• Recent experience in mechanics, specializing in Light Vehicle, Heavy Vehicle, or Bus & Coach.
• Experience mentoring and providing training to apprentices.
• Passion for teaching and supporting future tradespeople.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support apprentices in practical workshops and classroom lessons.
• Prepare lesson plans and learning materials.
• Act as a mentor, guiding apprentices in their training.

Skills

Hands-on experience as a Mechanic / Vehicle Technician

Mentoring and coaching experience

Desire to inspire young learners

Education

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Service & Maintenance

Job description

Overview

Automotive Trainer - Light Vehicle / Heavy Vehicle / Bus & Coach

Leicester | Starting Salary: £36,000+ (rising after qualification)

Are you an experienced mechanic or vehicle technician ready to take your career in a new direction?

We\'re working with a leading Automotive Training Provider in Leicester who is looking for skilled professionals from Light Vehicle, Heavy Vehicle, and Bus & Coach backgrounds to join their growing training team.

This is your chance to bring your workshop experience into the classroom, shape the next generation of mechanics, and secure a rewarding long-term career.

No prior teaching experience required - full training is provided. All you need is your industry expertise and the passion to make a difference.

Packages

• Starting salary of £36,000 (with pay increases after achieving teaching qualification)
• Fully funded teaching qualification - earn while you learn
• Comprehensive teacher training and mentoring
• The opportunity to regain your work-life balance with stable hours
• A rewarding role where you\'ll inspire and support future tradespeople

The day to day

• Teach and support apprentices in practical workshops and classroom lessons
• Prepare lesson plans and learning materials
• Act as a role model and mentor, guiding apprentices in their training and development
• Provide pastoral support to ensure learners thrive both technically and personally

Essential experience

• Recent hands-on experience as a Mechanic / Vehicle Technician (Light Vehicle, Heavy Vehicle, or Bus & Coach)
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Service & Maintenance (or equivalent)
• Experience mentoring apprentices, providing onsite training, or coaching others
• A genuine desire to inspire young learners and build a long-term career in teaching

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn\'t quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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Because education matters.

Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited acts as an Employment Agency