Technician - Motor Vehicle

Windsor Forest Colleges; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension schemes

Job summary

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a Technician - Motor Vehicle to join the Berkshire College of Agriculture campus on a full-time permanent basis. The role involves assisting in lessons, preparing equipment, and supervising practical activities to deliver a high-quality student experience.

The post requires a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject, plus Level 2 English and maths, with a background in a workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area.
• Level 2 English and maths is required.
• Experience working in a workshop-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in induction of students and support teaching staff with practical demonstrations.
• Prepare equipment and materials for lessons and supervise activities.
• Contribute to college events and marketing activities (parents' evenings, recruitment, trade events, open days).
• Maintain a safe learning environment through risk assessments and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Workshop experience

Student supervision

Safety procedures

Demonstrations

Education

Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject

Level 2 English and maths

Job description

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Technician - Motor Vehicle to join our team at our Berkshire College of Agriculture campus on a full-time permanent basis.

Technician - Motor Vehicle

This full-time position involves working 37 hours per week on an all-year-round support contract at our Berkshire College of Agriculture Campus and pays on Scale G of the Support Staff Scale (G17 £25, 483 up to G19 £27,284).

The position of Technician - Motor Vehicle at BCA is aimed at providing an exceptional student experience by ensuring a safe and effective practical teaching and learning environment. The role involves supporting learning through demonstrations, instruction, and supervision. The main duties include assisting in the induction of students, helping lecturing staff with practical demonstrations and instructions, and preparing equipment and materials for lessons. Technicians are also expected to participate in various events such as parents' evenings, recruitment, trade events, and open days, contributing to the college's marketing efforts.

A key responsibility of the Technician - Motor Vehicle is to maintain a safe learning environment. This involves adhering to safe working practices, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring the maintenance and servicing of all equipment and machinery. In addition, they must manage supplies, parts, and consumables, keeping the practical learning areas clean and organized. This role requires the individual to ensure that the environment promotes a discrimination-free atmosphere where students and staff can express individuality safely.

To be successful you will require a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area, along with Level 2 English and maths. In addition to experience working in a workshop-based environment.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

Our staff benefit from:Support roles enjoy 30 days annual leave plus bank holidaysCareer progression opportunities for ambitious staffAccess to a wide range of subsidised leisure coursesAccess to excellent defined benefit pension schemesFree on-site parking at all sitesCycle to Work SchemeFamily friendly policies to support Work Life BalanceOnsite Coffee Shop & CafeteriaVarious health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 8th November 2026

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis*

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.