Automotive Workshop Technician – Education & Training

Coleg Sir Gar | Coleg Ceredigion; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Professional development

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Discounts

Job summary

Coleg Sir Gar | Coleg Ceredigion is seeking an Automotive Technician to join the Motor Vehicle department at the Pibwrlwyd Campus in Carmarthen. You will ensure workshops and vehicles are prepared to high standards, supporting teaching staff and learners in practical sessions.

You will contribute to a safe, well‑organised learning environment, with emphasis on health and safety, equipment care and collaboration within a busy curriculum team.

Qualifications

• NVQ/VCQ Level 3 or equivalent in motor vehicle maintenance.
• GCSE English and Mathematics at C or equivalent.
• IOSH Managing Safely or willingness to train.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.
• Experience in automotive workshop environments.
• Understanding of HE/Further Education support roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and support for teaching and learning in automotive area.
• Maintain clean, safe workshop environment and comply with regulations.
• Prepare and update Health & Safety docs (risk assessments, COSHH, Safe Systems).
• Maintain, upgrade and service equipment and vehicles as needed.
• Care, control, and security of course equipment and stock.
• Manage stores inventory for consumables and equipment.
• Order stock following college procedures and update records.
• Provide stores issue/return service for equipment.
• Participate in course team meetings and curriculum discussions.
• Support marketing and promotion of the course programme.
• Assist lecturers and students with workshop activities per timetable.
• Carry out other duties as directed by the Principal/CE.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Pressure management

Equipment handling

Education

NVQ/VCQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Maintenance

GCSE English (C)

GCSE Mathematics (C)

IOSH Managing Safely

Health & Safety training

First Aid qualification

Tools

Workshop equipment

Four wheel alignment

Diagnostic scan tools

Job description

Coleg Sir Gar | Coleg Ceredigion is seeking an Automotive Technician to join the Motor Vehicle department at the Pibwrlwyd Campus in Carmarthen. You will ensure workshops and vehicles are prepared to high standards, supporting teaching staff and learners in practical sessions.

You will contribute to a safe, well‑organised learning environment, with emphasis on health and safety, equipment care and collaboration within a busy curriculum team.