Technician - Motor Vehicle

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

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave and bank holidays

Pension scheme (defined benefit)

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Job summary

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is recruiting a Technician - Motor Vehicle for our Berkshire College of Agriculture campus. This full-time, permanent role offers 37 hours per week and a salary on Scale G (£25,483 up to £27,284).

The Technician will support practical teaching, supervise demonstrations, prepare equipment, and help with student induction. The role involves events, risk assessments and maintaining a safe workshop environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in induction of students and support learning through demonstrations and supervision.
• Help lecturing staff with practical demonstrations and instructions.
• Prepare equipment and materials for lessons.
• Participate in events such as parents' evenings, recruitment, trade events and open days to support college marketing.
• Maintain a safe learning environment, conduct risk assessments and service equipment.
• Manage supplies, parts and consumables and keep learning areas clean and organized.
• Support a discrimination-free environment and promote student and staff safety.

Education

Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area

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.

Our staff benefit from:

• Support roles enjoy 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• Free on-site parking at all sites
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance
• Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various 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.