Trainer Facilitator - Automotive

MicroTech Consulting; Paignton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Paignton seeks a Trainer Facilitator – Automotive to deliver high-quality teaching while assessing student progress and aiding curriculum development. Candidates should possess Level 3 qualifications in Automotive and relevant hands-on experience in the sector. This full-time position offers a salary of £25,756.00 – £28,559.00 per annum, alongside excellent benefits and hybrid working options.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Christmas closure of up to 2 weeks

Access to training and apprenticeships

Hybrid working opportunities

Teacher’s Pension Scheme

Subsidised fitness suite

Employee discount schemes

On Site Nursery

Employee Assistance Programmes

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience from the automotive sector required.
• Capable of delivering and assessing knowledge in both classroom and practical settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across a range of programmes.
• Assess student progress through formal and informal methods.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Support students’ pastoral and welfare needs.

Skills

Confidence in inspection

Diagnostics knowledge

Repair processes

Communication skills

Education

Relevant training to Level 3 in Automotive

Job description

Job Title: Trainer Facilitator – Automotive

Location: Paignton, Devon

Salary: £25,756.00 – £28,559.00 per annum, plus excellent benefits

Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term until 31/01/2026

Job Category: Academic

Application Closing Date: 17/11/2025

Overview

Are you passionate about inspiring learners and shaping futures? We’re looking for a dedicated and dynamic trainer facilitator to join our team, delivering high‑quality teaching across a range of programmes. In this role, you’ll assess student progress through both formal and informal methods, contribute to curriculum development, and support students’ pastoral and welfare needs. You’ll also be committed to your own professional growth, staying up to date with subject knowledge and teaching practices. Collaboration is key, and you’ll build strong relationships with both internal colleagues and external partners. This is a flexible role that may involve working across different locations within the College’s catchment area.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you’ll hold relevant training and qualifications to at least Level 3 in the Automotive (light vehicle) discipline and bring hands‑on experience from the automotive sector. You’ll be confident in inspection, diagnostics, and repair processes, with a solid understanding of the equipment commonly used in modern workshops. Strong communication skills are essential, as you’ll be engaging with students across a range of age groups. You’ll also be capable of delivering and assessing underpinning knowledge both in the classroom and in workplace settings.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave, including the option to purchase additional holiday days;
• 1 additional day's holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday);
• 1 additional day's holiday for every 5 years served;
• Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 28.68%;
• Hybrid and flexible working patterns;
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
• On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
• Employee Assistance Programmes;
• Access to Blue Light Card membership;
• Discounted travel schemes.

To apply, please use the relevant form on the South Devon College recruitment website. Please do NOT send CVs to this email address.

Applicants will be required to possess an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment.

The College is committed to saving and safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to applying our Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate any disability. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, requiring applicants to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected.