Motor Vehicle Trainer
Job description
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Motor Vehicle Trainer (Full Training Provided)
Berkshire
£31,000 - £44,000 + Teacher Training Provided + 65 Days Annual Leave + 28% Pension + Progression Opportunities + Days based
Are you a Motor Vehicle Technician looking to step away from the workshop and into a rewarding career in education?
This is a fantastic opportunity to train as a lecturer and inspire the next generation of automotive engineers, all while receiving full support and formal teacher training.
The college is a well-regarded institution focused on technical and vocational excellence, and they are now expanding their Motor Vehicle department to meet rising demand.
In this role, you'll work with students at various levels, delivering a mix of theory and hands-on learning. You'll be supported by an experienced team, with opportunities to shape the curriculum and grow within the department.
The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and have professional industry experience. A teaching qualification is not required upfront - full training will be provided for the right person.
This is the perfect opportunity for a vehicle technician to move into education and make a real impact in a stable, fulfilling role.
The Role
*Deliver practical and classroom-based sessions in motor vehicle maintenance
*Track and assess student progress using digital platforms
*Work closely with curriculum teams to support programme development
*Monday to Friday - daytime hours only
The Person
*Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle (Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair)
*Recent industry experience in a garage or workshop setting
*Eager to transition into teaching (no prior teaching experience required)
*Based within a commutable distance of Berkshire
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.
Key skills
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⭐ Highlight your Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification prominently as this is explicitly required
🔧 Emphasise your recent garage or workshop experience to demonstrate industry credibility
📚 Mention any informal training or mentoring experience you've had with apprentices or junior technicians
🎯 Show enthusiasm for transitioning into education and developing the next generation of automotive engineers
💡 Reference any involvement in curriculum development or process improvement in your previous technical roles
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- •Mentored 8 apprentice technicians in Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance procedures, achieving 95% pass rate on practical assessments
- •Delivered technical training sessions on vehicle diagnostics to 12 workshop staff, reducing diagnostic time by 25% across the garage
- •Developed standardised workshop procedures for complex vehicle repairs, improving efficiency by 30% and reducing rework by 18%
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Rise Technical Recruitment's Motor Vehicle Trainer position represents exactly the career transition I've been seeking — moving from hands-on garage work into education whilst utilising my Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification and recent workshop experience to inspire future automotive engineers.
My background in motor vehicle technology, combined with experience mentoring junior technicians, has prepared me for this educational role. The opportunity to receive formal teacher training whilst contributing to curriculum development at a respected technical college aligns perfectly with my career aspirations.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you explain complex vehicle diagnostic procedures to Level 2 students?
- ›What safety protocols would you implement in a practical motor vehicle workshop?
- ›How do you stay current with evolving automotive technology and regulations?
- ›Describe how you would assess practical skills in vehicle maintenance tasks
- ›What digital platforms have you used for tracking technical work or training?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to explain a complex technical concept to someone with less experience
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your approach when training or mentoring a colleague
- ›Give an example of when you identified and solved a recurring problem in your workshop
- ›How do you handle situations where students or colleagues are struggling to understand technical concepts?
- ›Describe a time when you had to work collaboratively with a team to achieve a common goal
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to explain a complex technical concept to someone with less experience
Describe a situation where you had to adapt your approach when training or mentoring a colleague