Light Vehicle Technician/Mechanic – Trainee Apprenticeship Trainer

Auto-Assess Apprenticeships; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-Day Week

Fully Funded Qualifications

Hybrid Working

Job summary

Auto-Assess Apprenticeships is hiring a Mechanic/Light Vehicle Technician to become a Trainee Apprenticeship Trainer. This field-based role covers Greater Manchester and surrounding areas, with a home-office support setup and a 4-day week.

You’ll coach apprentices in garages and dealerships, and you’ll be supported to complete teaching and assessor qualifications. You don’t need prior teaching experience—just passion for the trade, high workmanship standards, and desire to help young technicians

Qualifications

• Trade qualified with Level 3 qualification in Mechanics or Light Vehicle Technician (NVQ/VCQ/ATA/IMI/City & Guilds).
• Proven shop-floor experience in a busy garage or workshop.
• Natural mentor who apprentices naturally turn to for guidance.
• Organised and approachable; comfortable communicating with all levels and basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Coaching & mentoring: visit apprentices in workplaces across Greater Manchester and surrounding regions to guide, support and assess progress.
• Remote support: conduct online progress reviews, mark digital portfolios, and run virtual check-ins from home office.
• Building relationships: work with site managers and workplace mentors to ensure apprentices get hands-on experience.
• Developing yourself: complete fully funded Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) and Assessor qualifications.

Skills

Trade qualified

Shop-floor experience

Natural mentor

Organised & approachable

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanics/Light Vehicle Technician

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Location: Field-Based / Home-Working Hybrid covering Greater Manchester and surrounding regions.
Hours: 38 Hours per week, condensed over 4 Days (3-day weekend every week!)
Salary: £34,000 starting salary, rising up to £40,000 linked to service and qualifications gained.

Ready to step off the tools, work a 4-day week, and pass your skills on to the next generation?

Are you an experienced Mechanic or Light Vehicle Technician who enjoys showing apprentices the ropes in the workshop?

We are looking for a skilled Mechanic/ Light Vehicle Technician to join our team as a Trainee Apprenticeship Trainer. You don’t need any previous teaching or assessing experience - just a passion for the Automotive trade, high standards of workmanship, and the desire to help young technicians build a great career.

We will fully fund and support you through your formal teaching and assessor qualifications while you learn alongside our experienced team, with a clear pay progression route from £34,000 up to £40,000.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Coaching & Mentoring: Visiting apprentices in their workplaces (garages and dealerships) across Greater Manchester and surrounding regions to guide, support, and assess their practical progress.
• Remote Support: Conducting online progress reviews, marking digital portfolios, and running virtual check-ins from your home office.
• Building Relationships: Working closely with site managers and workplace mentors to ensure apprentices are getting the right hands‑on experience.
• Developing Yourself: Completing your fully funded Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET)and Assessor (CAVA/TAQA) qualifications.

Why Make the Move?

• 4-Day Working Week: Work 38 hours condensed over 4 days—giving you a 3-day weekend every single week and zero Saturday shifts.
• Clear Pay Progression: Start on £34,000 (guaranteed base salary with no bonus/efficiency pressure) and progress up to £40,000 as you qualify and hit clear internal milestones.
• Flexible Hybrid Working: A balanced mix of travelling to local garages and working from home.
• Generous Time Off: The equivalent of 5 weeks’ annual leave plus relevant bank holidays.
• Travel & Vehicle Options: Business mileage allowance paid, plus access to an optional EV via our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Protect Your Health: Step away from the daily physical strain, dust, and fumes of the workshop floor while staying at the heart of the industry.
• Full Equipment Provided: Company laptop, mobile phone, uniform and all training materials supplied.

What We’re Looking For:

• Trade Qualified: You hold a Level 3 qualification (NVQ, VCQ, ATA, IMI, or City & Guilds) in Mechanics or Light Vehicle Technician - or equivalent time-served experience.
• Solid Shop-Floor Experience: Proven track record working in a busy garage or workshop.
• A Natural Mentor: You’s the person in the workshop who apprentices naturally turn to for advice.
• Organised & Approachable: Comfortable chatting with everyone from 16-year-old apprentices to site managers, with basic IT skills (we’ll train you on our systems).
• Full UK Driving Licence & Vehicle: Essential for visiting apprentices in the field.

Please note: As this role involves working with apprentices, the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check (arranged and paid for by us).