HGV Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced HGV Lecturer to deliver theory and practical sessions to learners working towards industry qualifications. The role blends workshop-based teaching with classroom delivery, translating maintenance and repair techniques into engaging learning experiences.

Industry professionals are welcomed, with teacher training, mentoring and ongoing development provided.

Qualifications

• Substantial industry experience in HGV maintenance and repair.
• A Level 3 qualification in a relevant heavy vehicle discipline, or equivalent.
• Strong practical and technical knowledge you can pass on to learners.
• Desirable: teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Assessor qualification desirable.
• Previous experience of teaching, assessing or instructing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging theory and practical HGV sessions.
• Assess learners' work and track progress toward qualifications.
• Support curriculum development and day-to-day workshop operations.
• Maintain safe, industry-standard practices in the workshop.
• Encourage learners to build confidence, professionalism and employability.

Skills

HGV maintenance & repair

Strong practical knowledge

Education

Level 3 heavy vehicle qualification or equivalent

Job description

HGV Lecturer

Temporary

Location: the East Midlands

Start date: 4 November 2026

Are you an experienced HGV technician looking to pass your skills on to the next generation of heavy vehicle professionals?

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider to deliver theory and practical HGV sessions to learners working towards industry-recognised qualifications.

You'll bring the workshop floor into the classroom, teaching the maintenance and repair techniques learners need alongside the professional standards employers expect.

If you're new to teaching, that's no barrier. Industry professionals are supported with teacher training, mentoring and ongoing development.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging theory and practical HGV sessions.
• Assessing learners' work and tracking their progress towards their qualifications.
• Supporting curriculum development and the day-to-day running of workshop sessions.
• Maintaining safe, industry-standard working practices in the workshop.
• Encouraging learners to build the confidence, professionalism and employability skills the industry asks for.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Substantial industry experience in HGV maintenance and repair
• A Level 3 qualification in a relevant heavy vehicle discipline, or equivalent
• Strong practical and technical knowledge you can pass on to learners

Desirable (but not essential):

• A teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
• An assessor qualification
• Previous experience of teaching, assessing or instructing

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