Technician - Motor Vehicle

LSEC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in London is seeking a dedicated individual to support the motor vehicle department. The role involves assisting educators, maintaining vehicles, and ensuring a safe learning environment for students. Candidates should possess a relevant qualification or have substantial industrial experience. The role offers a chance to make a significant impact on students' learning experiences.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Excellent pension schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Access to onsite gym

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of industrial experience in motor vehicles.
• Exceptional communication skills to motivate and inspire others.
• Strong organizational skills and proficient IT abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist lecturers with lesson preparations.
• Maintain vehicles and workshops.
• Support learners in acquiring necessary skills.

Skills

Motor vehicle qualification

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

IT knowledge

Job description

About the role

Note: we don’t have a fixed closing date; the role will close when we have sufficient applicants to interview. Apply soon to avoid missing out.

The Role

Are you passionate about the motor vehicle industry? Do you enjoy working in a supportive role that makes a difference in the learning experience? We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and dedicated individual like you. As a supporting staff member for the motor vehicle department, you will play a vital role in providing assistance and guidance to both staff and learners. Your responsibilities will include assisting lecturers with lesson preparations, maintaining vehicles and the workshop, classroom or studio, and supporting learners of various levels. Your contribution will be instrumental in ensuring a smooth learning journey for both educators and learners. By providing excellent assistance and guidance, you will help learners acquire the necessary skills for further study, employment, or apprenticeships. You will also play a crucial part in implementing health and safety measures, ensuring compliance, and adhering to college policies.

Skills and Experience

• To excel in this role, the ideal candidate will possess a motor vehicle qualification or have a minimum of 2 years of industrial experience.
• Your interpersonal and communication skills will be exceptional, allowing you to effectively motivate and inspire others.
• Your organizational skills and IT knowledge will further enhance your performance in supporting the team.

About Us

The College – London South East Colleges (LSEC) is a leading further and higher education provider, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Lambeth and around 1,000 staff. The College delivers a wide range of vocational courses, apprenticeships and degree programmes to over 13,000 students, designed to meet employer and industry needs.

Committed to transforming lives through the power of learning, the College plays a vital role in promoting social mobility, creating opportunities for learners of all backgrounds to achieve their potential. With state-of-the-art facilities and strong partnerships with employers and universities, the college equips students with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed for success in their careers and their lives.

As part of London & South East Education Group, the College is the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust. This growing and successful Multi-Academy Trust currently has a network of 13 mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey and Lambeth.

The Group has recently launched a charity – the LASER Education Foundation. This organisation supports disadvantaged children and their families across the region, through a wide range of educational programmes and initiatives.

With a combined turnover of about £100m, the Group has ambitious growth plans. There has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation and make a difference to people’s lives.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes annual leave of 27 days (excluding bank holidays) plus a further three days over the Christmas break. We provide up to two additional College closure days throughout the year, and also offer leave for volunteering. Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest).

Other benefits include:

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work/bike loan scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the Discounts for Teachers portal
• Free Wifi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide Eduroam
• Access to our onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in our in-house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments

Accreditations

As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities. We use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

We acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn and use these accreditations to provide us with an external lens and share/gain best-practice information.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.

As a Disability Confident-Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum job role criteria.

If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please email us at [e-mail]

In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults.

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College\'s DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.