Heavy Vehicle Tutor

Dovetail and Slate; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate in North West is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Tutor for a permanent, full-time role. You will deliver hands-on workshop instruction alongside classroom theory to train the next generation of engineers.

The position requires extensive experience in the heavy vehicle sector, strong practical knowledge, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a willingness to pursue teaching qualifications if needed.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Motor Vehicle/Heavy Vehicles qualification required.
• Industry experience in heavy vehicle sector.
• Strong practical and technical knowledge of heavy vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver theory and practical sessions for heavy vehicle learners.
• Assess learner progress and provide feedback with records.
• Support learners to develop technical and employability skills.
• Contribute to curriculum development aligned with industry standards.
• Maintain a positive, safe and professional learning environment.

Skills

Heavy vehicle sector experience

Practical knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teaching qualification (willingness)

Education

Level 3 Motor Vehicle/Heavy Vehicles

Job description

Heavy Vehicle Tutor

Permanent, Full Time

North West

Salary: 38,000 - 40,000 per annum

Are you an experienced heavy vehicle technician looking to pass your knowledge on to the next generation of engineers?

About the Role

You’ll join a multi-academy trust to deliver heavy vehicle training to learners, combining practical workshop instruction with classroom-based theory. Whether you’re already teaching or currently working in industry and ready for a change, your technical expertise is what matters most.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, preparing and delivering engaging theory and practical sessions to heavy vehicle learners.
• Assessing learner progress, providing constructive feedback and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting learners to develop the technical and employability skills needed to succeed in the sector.
• Contributing to curriculum development that reflects current industry standards.
• Promoting a positive, safe and professional learning environment.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Level 3 Motor Vehicle/Heavy Vehicles
• Extensive industry experience within the heavy vehicle sector
• Strong practical and technical knowledge of heavy vehicle maintenance and repair
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A willingness to work towards a teaching qualification if not already held

Desirable (but not essential):

• A recognised teaching or assessing qualification
• Experience teaching or instructing learners in a classroom or workshop setting

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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