Technician - Motor Vehicle

eTeach UK Limited; Middleton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in the United Kingdom seeks a candidate to provide direct support to teaching staff in maintaining a lively working environment. Responsibilities include preparing materials for practical sessions and ensuring a safe and efficient workshop. The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of vehicle tools, strong organizational skills, and experience in a motor vehicle workshop. A qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance is desirable.

Qualifications

• Good practical knowledge of vehicle tools and workshop safety procedures.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual, and a team player with great communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to teaching staff and maintain a lively working environment.
• Ensure staff and students have access to necessary facilities and equipment.
• Prepare materials and equipment for practical sessions.

Skills

Practical knowledge of vehicle tools

Workshop safety procedures

Strong organization

Attention to detail

Team player

Professional attitude

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance (Level 2 or 3)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• To provide direct support to teaching staff by maintaining and promoting lively working environment and practices.
• To work with and ensure that staff and students have access to studios, workshops, equipment as required.
• To prepare and assist in activities ensuring all materials and equipment are prepared in readiness for practical sessions and retrieved after the activity has ceased.
• Maintain and repair specialist equipment and be responsible for the security of equipment and tools.
• To assist with the supervision of students working on project work.
• Be flexible in supporting the sections requirements and cross college tasks.
• Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge.
• Be responsible for ordering requisitions and storekeeping.
• Any other duties, of a similar level of responsibility, as may be required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• You’ll bring good practical knowledge of vehicle tools, equipment, and workshop safety procedures, along with the ability to manage and maintain workshop tools effectively.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail are key, ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
• You’ll be reliable, punctual, and a team player with a positive, professional attitude and great communication skills.

Desirable Criteria

• We’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in motor vehicles and hands-on experience in a workshop or garage environment.
• A relevant qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance (Level 2 or 3) would be ideal, though practical experience and enthusiasm are just as important.
• A full UK driving licence and a willingness to continue developing your skills are desirable.

Experience

Essential Criteria

• You’ll have experience working in a motor vehicle workshop or garage environment, supporting technicians or mechanics — or be a confident hobbyist with solid mechanical know-how.
• You’ll be comfortable maintaining tools and equipment, keeping the workspace tidy, and following safety procedures.

IT Skills

Essential Criteria

• Basic Level in Microsoft applications particularly Word and Excel.
• Willing to undertake training appropriate to the role.