Motor Vehicle Trainer (Full training provided)
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Motor Vehicle Trainer (Full training provided)
York
£31,758 - £34,700 + 50 Days Holiday + Teacher Pension + Full Teacher Training + Excellent Work-Life Balance + Beautiful Campus Environment
Are you a Motor Vehicle Technician or Automotive professional looking to step away from the pressures of industry while still staying hands-on within the sector?
Do you want a role where you can pass on your knowledge, develop future Vehicle Technicians, and work in a structured, rewarding environment with outstanding benefits and long-term career development?
The college has an outstanding reputation for delivering specialist land-based education across the North of England. With industry-leading facilities including specialist workshops, practical learning environments, and modern teaching facilities, the college provides a unique and highly rewarding place to work.
In this role, you will support and deliver both practical and theory-based Motor Vehicle training across a range of courses and qualification levels. You will play a key role in supporting student progress, maintaining high standards, and helping develop the next generation entering the Automotive industry.
This ideal candidate will come from a Motor Vehicle, Automotive, HGV, Plant, or wider mechanical engineering background and be looking to move into education and training. Candidates will ideally hold either an IMI Level 3 in Motor Vehicle or an NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle. Previous teaching experience is not essential, as full teacher training, mentoring, and ongoing development will be provided.
The college is looking for somebody with strong technical knowledge, industry experience, and a genuine passion for passing on skills and professional standards. This is an excellent opportunity to transition into a more structured environment while remaining closely connected to the industry you enjoy.
The Role:
*Deliver practical and classroom-based Motor Vehicle training
*Teach across a range of Automotive qualifications and levels
*Support student progression, attainment, and development
*Help maintain high standards across teaching and learner outcomes
*Work closely with students to develop technical and employability skills
*Full teacher training and development provided
The Person:
*Background in Motor Vehicle, Automotive, HGV, Plant, or similar
*IMI Level 3 in Motor Vehicle or NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle preferred
*Industry experience within the Automotive sector
*Passion for developing and supporting others
*Looking to move into teaching, training, or education
*Teaching experience not essential
*Full UK Driving Licence preferred
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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⭐ Highlight your IMI Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 Motor Vehicle qualification prominently as this is specifically preferred by the college
🔧 Emphasise your hands-on automotive industry experience and technical knowledge as the role values practical expertise
📚 Mention any informal training or mentoring experience you've had, even if not formal teaching, as they provide full teacher training
🎯 Show your genuine passion for developing others and supporting student progression as this is key to the role
🚗 Include your Full UK Driving Licence and any experience with HGV or plant machinery to demonstrate broader automotive knowledge
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- •Diagnosed and repaired complex automotive faults across 200+ vehicles annually, developing systematic troubleshooting approaches suitable for teaching diagnostic methodologies
- •Mentored 3 junior technicians in advanced motor vehicle systems, improving their diagnostic accuracy by 40% through structured knowledge transfer
- •Maintained workshop safety standards and technical procedures across HGV and plant machinery servicing, ensuring 100% compliance with industry regulations
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Rise Technical Recruitment's Motor Vehicle Trainer position represents exactly the career transition I've been seeking, combining my automotive industry expertise with my passion for developing others. My background in motor vehicle technology and hands-on technical experience align perfectly with your requirement for someone who can deliver both practical and theory-based training.
My background in automotive technology has given me the technical foundation and industry insight needed to effectively guide students through their qualifications. The opportunity to receive full teacher training while contributing to the next generation of automotive professionals is particularly appealing.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Describe your experience with different automotive systems and how you would teach diagnostic techniques to students
- ›How would you explain complex motor vehicle concepts to students with varying levels of technical understanding?
- ›What practical workshop safety procedures would you implement when teaching automotive skills?
- ›How would you structure a lesson combining both theory and practical elements for motor vehicle training?
- ›Describe your experience with different vehicle types including HGV or plant machinery
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to explain a complex technical concept to someone with less experience
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your communication style to help someone understand something better
- ›Give an example of when you've supported someone's professional development or learning
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to maintain high standards while being patient with someone who was struggling
- ›Describe a situation where you've had to balance multiple priorities while supporting others
STAR answer examples
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Tell me about a time when you had to explain a complex technical concept to someone with less experience
Describe a situation where you've supported someone's professional development or learning