Motor Vehicle Skills Practitioner - Hands-On Education Lead

East Kent College; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Flexible personal leave

Exclusive discounts & perks

Wellbeing and health support

Competitive pension scheme

Job summary

East Kent Colleges Group is seeking a Skills Practitioner to support staff and students with hands-on learning experiences in motor vehicle workshops. You’ll help learners reach their goals, ensuring workshops are safe, well‑organised, and fully equipped.

You’ll liaise with colleagues and external partners, monitor health and safety, organise stock, prep sessions, and provide constructive feedback to students to foster practical skills and confidence.

Qualifications

• Confident to support and guide learners through practical tasks.
• Organised, hands-on and positive about helping others.
• Some industry experience in motor vehicle servicing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and promote excellent Health & Safety in workshop sessions.
• Order, organise and issue stock to keep sessions running smoothly.
• Assist in workshop preparation.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students.

Skills

Support learners

Workshop organisation

Health & safety practices

Education

Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

East Kent Colleges Group is seeking a Skills Practitioner to support staff and students with hands-on learning experiences in motor vehicle workshops. You’ll help learners reach their goals, ensuring workshops are safe, well‑organised, and fully equipped.

You’ll liaise with colleagues and external partners, monitor health and safety, organise stock, prep sessions, and provide constructive feedback to students to foster practical skills and confidence.