Vehicle Mechanic/Technician Trainer (MoD / Defence)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Funded qualifications

Progression routes

25 days holiday

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Vehicle Mechanic/Technician Trainer (MoD/Defence) based near Lyneham. The role offers progression from hands-on vehicle work into an instructor position with funded qualifications and progression routes.

You will train military students, delivering pre-set materials, monitoring progress, and collaborating with internal teams. Salary starts at 38,000 and rises to 41,000 with qualification, in a 37-hour week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ in automotive discipline.
• Experience as a vehicle technician aiming to progress into training.
• Willingness to train to become an instructor and support Defence training programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons using pre-set course materials.
• Prepare lesson plans and assess military students’ results.
• Develop training content and improve course development.
• Collaborate with colleagues and internal teams.
• Mon–Fri, 37-hour week.

Skills

Vehicle Mechanic

Trainer path

Education

NVQ Level 3 in automotive discipline

Job description

Vehicle Mechanic/Technician Trainer (MoD / Defence)

38,000 rising to 41,000 once qualified, + 37 Hour Week + 6+% Pension + Funded Qualifications + Progression Routes + 25 Days Holiday + Company Benefits

Lyneham (Commutable from Swindon, Chippenham, Calne, Malmesbury, Devizes, Melksham, Trowbridge, Bath, Marlborough)

Are you a Level 3 Vehicle Mechanic, Technician or similar looking to progress off the tools into an Instructor or Trainer role, with one of the UK's biggest defence contractors, who are responsible for training the next wave of military mechanics? On offer is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a multi-billion-pound global engineering and defence company, who have an industry reputation for providing one of the top training and progression programs & often works on several large-scale projects around the UK. This is a unique opportunity where you will be funded for qualifications to improve your career and progress into senior management.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering hands-on training to military students, deliver pre-set lesson plans, training and assessments, monitor trainee development and collaborate with colleagues to improve internal processes. This is a Monday to Friday role, 37 hour week - no overtime required.

This role would suit a Vehicle Mechanic or Technician, from any background looking for an off the tools role, full training to become an instructor and the opportunity to work for one of the biggest defence companies in the UK.

THE ROLE

• Deliver engaging lessons using pre-set course materials
• Prepare lesson plans and assess military students results
• Develop training content and improve course developmet
• Collaborate with colleagues and internal teams
• Mon - Fri, 37 hour week.

THE PERSON

• Vehicle Technician or Mechanic
• NVQ Level 3 in any automotive discipline
• Looking to progress into a Trainer / Instructor role
• Commutable to Lyneham

Reference: 26846A

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.