Automotive Trainer

Solera Holdings, Inc.; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive training organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Automotive Trainer. This role supports technicians in transitioning into education by delivering training sessions in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. Ideal candidates will have experience in the heavy vehicle field, with no prior teaching experience necessary, as full training and qualifications will be provided. The supportive culture focuses on staff development, progression opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance with a generous benefits package.

Benefits

£40,000 - £45,000 salary

Full training provided

Pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Professional development

Supportive, people-first culture

Qualifications

• Experience as a Heavy Vehicle / HGV / PSV / Bus / Coach / Truck Technician.
• No prior teaching or assessing experience required - full training provided.
• Willing to work towards teaching qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training sessions in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Teach learners core skills in diagnostics, servicing, inspections, safety procedures, and repair techniques.
• Help shape and update teaching materials and workshop practicals.
• Use industry knowledge to bring training to life through demonstrations.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Diagnostics

Servicing

Inspection

Repair techniques

Communication

Job description

Are you an experienced HGV, PSV, Bus, Coach, Truck or Heavy Vehicle Technician looking to step away from the tools? Do you want a Monday‑Friday role where your expertise is valued, you're developing the next generation of engineers, and you're fully supported to gain recognised teaching and assessing qualifications? On offer is a rare opportunity to join an industry‑leading automotive training academy as an Automotive Trainer . This role is perfect for a hands‑on engineer who enjoys helping others, wants a stable work‑life balance, and is ready for a long‑term career move into education. This organisation genuinely stands out as one of the best environments for technicians transitioning off the tools. They invest heavily in staff development, providing full teacher training, recognised qualifications, structured CPD, and ongoing mentoring from day one. Trainers are given time, resources and autonomy to deliver high‑quality sessions without pressure. The culture is friendly, supportive and built on helping people grow. Staff stay long‑term because progression is real - with clear routes into senior training, curriculum design, quality, or leadership roles as you continue to develop. In this role, you'll teach apprentices in a modern, well‑equipped training centre across Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair. You'll deliver engaging classroom and workshop sessions, help apprentices develop core technical skills, and play a key part in building the next generation of HGV and PSV engineers. This role would suit an experienced Heavy Vehicle or HGV/PSV Technician who enjoys supporting others, wants to step away from the tools, and is looking for a stable, rewarding career with long‑term development into teaching, curriculum or leadership.

• Deliver training sessions in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
• Teach learners core skills in diagnostics, servicing, inspections, safety procedures and repair techniques
• Help shape and update teaching materials and workshop practicals
• Use your industry knowledge to bring training to life through demonstrations and real‑world scenarios
• Experience as a Heavy Vehicle / HGV / PSV / Bus / Coach / Truck Technician
• No prior teaching or assessing experience required - full training and qualifications provided
• Confident communicator with a genuine interest in helping others
• Willing to work towards teaching qualifications
• £40,000 - £45,000 + Full Training Provided + Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Professional Development + Supportive, People-First Culture