Motor Vehicle Technician/ Instructor

DESCRIPTION

The Technician/Instructor will report to the Workshop and Curriculum Managers for providing daily operational support to the Engineering & Motor Vehicle departments (Equipment & Students). You will be responsible for maintaining the division workshops (e.g. Tractor sheds, Welding bays and Motor Vehicle workshops) ensuring a safe and tidy working environment.  You will be required to operate in a professional manner at all times as directed by the Workshop Manager and Curriculum Manager. This also includes the “driving area” Telehandler delivery area and other external work spaces associated with the division.). The role also includes some instructing and assessing students in a range of practical tasks relating to Agricultural & Motor Vehicle engineering as well as providing specific one-to-one and small group student support within both the practical and theoretical learning environment. The successful candidate will be well organised in assisting lecturers with the preparation of materials for classes and practicals as requested.

The role will have access to the College's initial teacher training programme at Level 3 and opportunities for work shadowing and mentoring will be included. This will build upon your existing industry and specialist Motor Vehicle qualification and experience and support your ability to instruct groups in the workshops.  A Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle or similar is required and desirable, experience at Technician level.

Plumpton College offers a competitive salary, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 efficiency closure days at Christmas, membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme, free on-site parking and additional staff benefits. We offer excellent CPD opportunities to all staff.  For the right Candidate an industry enhancement payment may be offered.

Plumpton College has been on an upward curve in terms of quality and curriculum development for the last four years, and we’ve developed a national reputation for our progressive approach. We achieve and maintain consistently impressive student outcomes, offer a broad, innovative curriculum and our student numbers have increased. We also have a perfect natural environment and outstanding facilities.

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Closing date 4th February 2022

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview or withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.