Vehicle Technician Trainer: Hands-On Teaching Specialist

Hillingdon Manor School; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

Outcomes First Group in Suffolk seeks a Vehicle Technician Trainer at Wetheringsett Manor to bring practical automotive learning to life. You will help pupils develop hands-on skills, confidence and independence through vehicle maintenance and mechanics-based learning.

The role welcomes industry experience and values practical knowledge over teaching background; QTS is desirable but not essential. Start November 2026; 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday; permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Relevant practical automotive knowledge and experience.
• Passion for hands-on learning and sharing practical skills.
• UK driving licence; QTS desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging vehicle maintenance and mechanics-based learning.
• Teach practical skills through hands-on activities and real-world examples.
• Take responsibility for the quality and development of the vehicle technician provision.
• Adapt activities around different abilities, interests and individual learning needs.
• Create a positive environment where pupils can build confidence, independence and practical skills.
• Use assessment to recognise progress, address gaps and plan next steps.
• Embed literacy, numeracy and digital skills within practical learning.
• Contribute to the wider curriculum and support other learning where required.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Hands-on teaching ability

Engaging with youth

UK driving licence

Industry experience in automotive

Job description

Outcomes First Group in Suffolk seeks a Vehicle Technician Trainer at Wetheringsett Manor to bring practical automotive learning to life. You will help pupils develop hands-on skills, confidence and independence through vehicle maintenance and mechanics-based learning.

The role welcomes industry experience and values practical knowledge over teaching background; QTS is desirable but not essential. Start November 2026; 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday; permanent contract.