Technician - Motor Vehicle
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS3 1AA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Harrogate College is recruiting for a Technician in Motor Vehicle to join our team. This is a new role within the Motor Vehicle department which is going through an exciting transformation with our building opening in January 2027.
You will support the Motor Vehicle team with technician tasks, such as preparing vehicles and faults for upcoming lessons, supporting learning in practical spaces and maintaining a safe and productive workspace for all. Part of the role will require some administrative duties.
It is a role ideally suited for a person with a passion for Motor Vehicle who wants to support our mechanics of tomorrow.
What You Will Do
• Maintain workshop spaces and equipment to a professional standard.
• Support with practical workshops.
• Monitor and replenish stock.
• Motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progression.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with learners and provide support to ensure successful outcomes.
• Use and promote restorative practice approaches.
• Contribute to the wider team with your knowledge from industry.
About You
• Enthusiastic about the Motor Vehicle sector with relevant, up-to-date knowledge.
• Dedicated to helping our learners achieve their full potential.
• Exceptionally structured with strong time-management skills.
• Able to work independently while contributing to a thriving team environment.
• Adept at fostering positive connections with learners and stakeholders.
What the college offers its staff
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
• Curriculum and Management:44 days plus bank holidays
• Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
• Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
• Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives:
• Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting:
• Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes
Commitment to safeguarding
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for a job with us if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.