Motor Vehicle Technician

Wigan & Leigh College

Leigh

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 30,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash healthcare plan

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking a diligent Motor Vehicle Technician to support practical learning in industry-standard workshops. You will prepare equipment, vehicles and spaces, assist lecturers and ensure a safe, well-organised learning environment.

The role emphasises practical motor vehicle experience, health and safety, and collaboration with learners and staff to develop confident, professional workshop habits.

Qualifications

Relevant qualification in Motor Vehicle Engineering or related area, ideally Level 3.
Industry experience in motor vehicle engineering, maintenance, diagnostics or related automotive environment.
Confidence using and maintaining workshop tools and equipment.
Good knowledge of health and safety in automotive workshop settings.
Strong organisation and ability to manage tools, vehicles and spaces.
Supportive approach with students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

Prepare tools, equipment, vehicles and spaces for practical sessions.
Support Motor Vehicle lecturers before, during and after practical delivery.
Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop environment.
Demonstrate safe use of tools, equipment and workshop processes.
Supervise and support learners in workshops and surrounding areas.
Monitor tools, equipment, materials and stock levels.
Carry out routine workshop checks and risk assessments.
Report faults or safety concerns promptly.
Promote safe working habits and professional standards.
Support Open Evenings and taster sessions for Motor Vehicle events.

Skills

Motor vehicle experience

Workshop tools

Health and safety

Organised

Education

Motor Vehicle Level 3

Tools

Workshop equipment

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Motor Vehicle Technician

Application Deadline: 21 August 2026

Department: Automobile Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Wigan & Leigh College

Compensation: GBP 26,070 - GBP 29,876 / year

Description

37 Hours per Week, Permanent

Keep the workshops ready. Support practical learning. Help students build automotive skills with confidence.

Good practical learning starts with a workshop that is safe, organised and ready.

Tools need to be in the right place. Equipment needs to work. Vehicles and resources need to be prepared. Students need clear standards, and lecturers need reliable technical support so practical sessions run smoothly.

As our Motor Vehicle Technician, you'll help make that happen.

You’ll support the delivery of Motor Vehicle provision, working in industry-standard workshops and helping students develop safe, confident and professional workshop habits. You’ll prepare equipment, maintain resources, support lecturers and supervise learners in workshop areas when required.

This role is ideal for someone with motor vehicle experience who enjoys practical work and wants to support the next generation of automotive technicians.

You do not need to be a lecturer. You do need to understand how a good workshop should run, take health and safety seriously and be confident helping students work safely and professionally.

What you'll do

Prepare tools, equipment, vehicles and workshop spaces for practical sessions.

Support Motor Vehicle lecturers before, during and after practical delivery.

Help maintain safe, clean and organised workshop environments.

Demonstrate safe use of tools, equipment and workshop processes where appropriate.

Supervise and support learners in workshops and surrounding areas.

Monitor tools, equipment, materials and stock levels.

Carry out routine workshop checks and support risk-assessment activity.

Report faults, missing equipment or safety concerns promptly.

Promote safe working habits and professional standards.

Support Open Evenings, taster sessions and other Motor Vehicle events where required.

What you'll bring

A relevant qualification in Motor Vehicle Engineering, Automotive Maintenance and Repair or a related area, ideally at Level 3.

Industry experience in motor vehicle engineering, maintenance, repair, diagnostics or a related automotive environment.

Confidence using and maintaining workshop tools, equipment and resources.

Good knowledge of health and safety in an automotive workshop setting.

Strong organisation and the ability to manage tools, vehicles, equipment and workshop spaces.

A supportive approach with students and colleagues.

Knowledge of City & Guilds Motor Vehicle programmes would be helpful.

Experience supporting learners, apprentices or less-experienced colleagues would be an advantage.

What you're like

Practical. You enjoy hands‑on work and know how to prepare a workshop properly.

Safety‑focused. You take safe working seriously and set a good example.

Organised. You keep tools, vehicles, equipment and spaces under control.

Supportive. You help students build confidence and develop good habits.

Reliable. Lecturers and learners can trust you to follow things through.

Observant. You spot issues before they become bigger problems.

Professional. You understand the standards expected in automotive and workshop settings.

Team‑minded. You work well with colleagues to keep learning running smoothly.

Essentials

You'll need an enhanced DBS check. If you get the job, we'll do this for you.

You're committed to safeguarding and inclusion.

You have vocationally relevant qualifications in Motor Vehicle or a related automotive discipline, ideally to Level 3.

You can work across college sites and workshop areas where required.

You're flexible and happy to support college activity when needed.

You're willing to complete health and safety, first-aid or other role‑related training.

Why work for us

Motor Vehicle students learn by doing.

They need practical spaces where they can practise, make mistakes, improve and build the habits expected in the automotive industry. That only works when the workshop is safe, organised and ready.

At Wigan & Leigh College, you'll play a key part in that.

You’ll support lecturers, prepare equipment and help students use tools, vehicles and workshop resources safely. You’ll see the difference your work makes when a learner gains confidence, completes a practical task properly or starts to understand the standards expected in industry.

You’ll be part of a department that values practical skill, safe working and strong support for learners. This is a role where your automotive experience helps create the conditions for students to succeed.

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