Technician - Automotive

The Methodist Church in Britain; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale College is seeking a technician to join the Engineering and Automotive team in the college workshops. You will help prepare and maintain workshops, tools and equipment, and handle stock and ordering to keep sessions running safely.

Working in a college environment, you will support teaching staff and learners during practical activities, ensuring health and safety standards are followed and resources are ready for use. DBS clearance is required before starting.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject.
• Industry experience in automotive/engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, tools and equipment for sessions.
• Maintain workshops, tools and resources for safe use.
• Assist with inspection and maintenance of equipment.
• Manage stock control and ordering for sessions.
• Support health and safety requirements in the workshop.
• Prepare teaching resources and materials for learners.
• Support students during practical activities.
• Contribute to day-to-day running of the department.

Skills

Health & Safety

Automotive equipment

Independent worker

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification

Job description

A technician post in the Engineering and Automotive team at Cardiff and Vale College, supporting practical automotive teaching. The work is hands-on: preparing and maintaining workshops, tools and equipment, and handling stock and ordering so sessions run safely. The role sits in a college workshop and works alongside teaching staff to support learners during practical activities. Applicants need a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject and industry experience, and must pass a DBS check before starting.

What the job involves

• Support practical automotive sessions by preparing materials, tools and equipment
• Make sure workshops, tools, equipment and resources are prepared, maintained and ready for use
• Assist with inspection and maintenance of equipment
• Manage stock control and ordering
• Support health and safety requirements in the workshop
• Prepare resources for teaching and learning
• Work alongside teaching staff to support students during practical activities
• Contribute to the day-to-day running of the department

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject

Experience

• Relevant industry experience

Skills & knowledge

• Good understanding of current health and safety requirements
• Confident using and maintaining automotive equipment
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory, up-to-date DBS check
• Two satisfactory references, one from the current or most recent employer

Nice to have

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Full clean driving licence

What’s offered

• Relevant industry CPD to develop automotive skills and knowledge
• Supportive team environment