Motor Vehicle Workshop Technician (Instructor) - Stephenson College

Loughborough College Group; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Access to healthcare scheme

Subsidised nursery Fees

Up to 25 days annual leave

Additional annual leave

Maternity/Paternity pay

CPD and inclusive resources

Well-being hours

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Loughborough College Group is seeking a proactive Motor Vehicle Workshop Technician (Instructor) to support practical motor vehicle training at Stephenson College. The role involves preparing vehicles and equipment, supporting learners and lecturers, and ensuring safe workshop practice.

You will work with industry-standard equipment, stay updated on Hybrid/Electric Vehicle tech, and contribute to an industry-relevant learning environment while developing apprentices and learners.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent automotive qualification.
• Relevant industry experience within the automotive sector.
• Experience using modern vehicle diagnostic equipment and software.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle systems, diagnostics and fault finding.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A passion for supporting and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles, components, specialist tools and diagnostic equipment for practical sessions.
• Support learners and lecturers during workshop activities, demonstrations and assessments.
• Maintain, service and repair workshop vehicles, equipment and training rigs.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety, COSHH compliance and workshop practice.
• Manage workshop consumables, stock and equipment.
• Help develop a modern and industry-relevant learning environment.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies including Hybrid, Electric Vehicle and ADAS systems.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Diagnostics and fault finding

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

IMI Accreditation

Tools

Diagnostic equipment software

Job description

Job Vacancy Motor Vehicle Workshop Technician (Instructor) - Stephenson College

Salary: £26,538 per annum

Type: Permanent - Full Time

Closing Date: Monday, 12th October 2026

Are you an experienced Motor Vehicle Workshop Technician looking to share your skills and expertise with the next generation?

At Loughborough College Group we are looking for a workshop technician to support the delivery of practical motor vehicle training, maintaining workshop facilities, vehicles, tools and diagnostic equipment while helping learners develop the skills needed for successful careers in the automotive industry.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking department and work with industry-standard equipment while supporting learners studying Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair based at Stephenson College.

As our Motor Vehicle Workshop Technician (Instructor), you will:

• Prepare vehicles, components, specialist tools and diagnostic equipment for practical sessions.
• Support learners and lecturers during workshop activities, demonstrations and assessments.
• Maintain, service and repair workshop vehicles, equipment and training rigs.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety, COSHH compliance and workshop practice.
• Manage workshop consumables, stock and equipment.
• Help develop a modern and industry-relevant learning environment.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies including Hybrid, Electric Vehicle and ADAS systems.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent automotive qualification.
• Relevant industry experience within the automotive sector.
• Experience using modern vehicle diagnostic equipment and software.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle systems, diagnostics and fault finding.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A passion for supporting and developing others.

Desirable

• IMI Accreditation.
• Hybrid and Electric Vehicle qualifications.
• Experience mentoring apprentices or delivering technical training.

Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campus's offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college.

We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and w e actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

• Cycle-to-work scheme
• On-site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsided nursery fees
• Up to 25 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Well-being hours
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College a subsidiary company of Loughborough College. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire C ollege are different to those of Loughborough College. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based at one of the campus' of Loughborough College Group.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.