Technician Demonstrator – Auto & Engineering FXT

Wirral Met College; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art facilities

Enhanced annual leave

Family-friendly policies

DBS checks paid by employer

CPD commitment

Flexible working

Local government pension scheme

Free car parking

Job summary

Wirral Metropolitan College is seeking a Technician Demonstrator in Automotive & Engineering FXT. The role is 35 hours per week on a fixed-term contract until June 2027, paying £30,502 to £33,316 per annum.

The post involves preparing and delivering practical demonstrations, supporting teaching staff, and maintaining a safe workshop environment. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 literacy and numeracy qualification or be willing to obtain them, plus a Level 2+ Automotive/Engineering

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 literacy/English qualification, or willing to obtain within an agreed timeframe.
• Minimum Level 2 numeracy/maths qualification, or willing to obtain within an agreed timeframe.
• Level 2 or above technical or vocational qualification in Automotive/Engineering or extensive industry/site experience.
• Be familiar with safety aspects relating to general health and safety, e.g. risk assessments.
• Be familiar with and have experience of the general aspects of Automotive and/or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and present structured demonstrations aligned to taught practical sessions and deliver demonstrations to groups of students.
• Provide flexible support across all curriculum areas within the construction department, guiding students on safe practice and handling materials.
• Maintain the workshop environment and ensure safety, conducting risk assessments and updating equipment condition.
• Monitor the condition of hand and power tools and purchase replacements within budget provided by the Head of Department.
• Support planned events and employer engagement activities with demonstrations and supervision of evening classes.

Skills

Literacy (Level 2)

Numeracy (Level 2)

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Level 2+ Automotive/Engineering qualification

Tools

Workshop tools

Job description

Technician Demonstrator - Automotive & Engineering FXT

We are looking for a Technician Demonstrator in Automotive & Engineering to join our team. This is a35 hours per week,fixed term role until June 2027 offering a salary of £ 30,502 to £33,316 per annum.

Why Join Us?

At Wirral Metropolitan College our purpose is to provide inclusive, highest - quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the need of the local community.

To achieve our purpose, we live our values; We are Ambitious, We are Resilient, We are Inclusive, We are Empowering, We are Accountable.

Job Purpose/Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare and present structured demonstrations aligned to the lecturers taught practical sessions that underpin specific skills to groups of students and deliver bespoke demonstrations to smaller groups within a curriculum area.
• Flexibility within the role is essential maximising support and supervision across all curriculum areas within the construction department guiding students on safe practice i.e. stacking materials and using lifting equipment demonstrating the logistics of transporting goods safely with fundamental elements of Health & Safety.
• Maintain the workshop environment ensuring the area is free from hazards so students, staff and visitors are safe and free from potential hazards. Conduct evaluation reports and update risk assessments monitoring the condition of equipment and providing guidance around safe practice when entering or working within the workshops and store areas.
• Monitor the condition of hand and power tools and purchase replacements within an allocated budget issued by the Head of Department.
• Provide hands on support with planned events, parents’ evenings, employer engagement events etc. by providing demonstrations to student groups engaging within practical activities exhibiting new skills to visitors, this will include supervision of adult provision evening classes.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum level 2 literacy/English qualification, or willing to obtain within an agreed timeframe.
• Minimum level 2 numeracy/maths qualification, or willing to obtain within an agreed timeframe.
• Level 2 or above technical or vocational qualification in Automotive/Engineering or extensive industry/site experience.
• Be familiar with safety aspects relating to general health and safety e.g. risk assessments.
• Be familiar with and have experience of the general aspects of Automotive and/or Engineering.

Benefits:

• Outstanding facilities in state of-the-art environments
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Enhanced family friendly policies and leave
• DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer
• Company is committed to CPD
• Flexible approach to work
• Excellent employer contribution rates into a local government pension scheme
• Access to free car parking (subject to availability)

Wirral Metropolitan College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a record check from the Disclosure and Barring Services before the appointment is confirmed.

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Wirral Metropolitan College is actively committed to maintaining an environment which promotes and embeds equality, diversity and inclusion as a core value and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The College ensures the principles of the Equality Act 2010 are adhered to and all job applicants and employees are treated equitably and fairly.