Motor Vehicle Technician

Location: Chadderton

About the Role Oldham College is seeking a Motor Vehicle Technician to provide hands-on technical and operational support within our automotive workshops. This is a practical, workshop-based role supporting tutors and learners during delivery of motor vehicle and automotive training programmes. You will play a key role in maintaining a safe, organised, and fully operational motor vehicle workshop, ensuring high standards of Health & Safety compliance while supporting learners to develop industry-relevant skills.

This role is ideal for an experienced automotive technician who is passionate about education, mentoring, and supporting the next generation of motor vehicle professionals.

Key Responsibilities Support automotive tutors and learners during practical workshop sessions Maintain workshop vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment to a safe and operational standard Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements, including maintaining electronic risk assessments (Smartlog) Manage workshop resources, stock control, and ordering of parts and consumables Assist with the preparation and organisation of practical teaching sessions Support the delivery of employability and work-readiness skills aligned with employer and awarding body requirements Promote a clean, safe, and professional learning environment at all times About You You will bring industry experience in motor vehicle or automotive environments, alongside strong organisational skills and a commitment to quality and safety.

Essential requirements include: GCSE Maths and English (Grade 49) or equivalent Industry qualifications to Level 2 A relevant Health & Safety qualification or willingness to work towards one Experience maintaining vehicles, machinery, and workshop equipment Experience managing stock and workshop resources Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office Ability to prioritise workload and work flexibly, including evenings and Saturdays Desirable:
Experience coaching or mentoring young people or adults Experience supporting learners with additional needs or low confidence WHY JOIN US We offer a supportive working environment with opportunities to develop and progress. Benefits include: 49 days holiday in total, supporting worklife balance, including 30 bookable days plus bank holidays, efficiency days, and Christmas closure Pension contributions of 16.8% Free counsellingand wellbeing support Retail discounts through our benefits platform Enhanced family-friendly policies Paid special leave policies for when you need it the most Training and development opportunities through our Excellence programmes Free breakfast Fridays On-site facilities, includingvarious canteens,day nursery and salon Freeparkingand access to electric car scheme Cycle to work scheme INCLUSION AND FLEXIBILITY We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, and military families. Flexible working options may be available depending on the role. SAFEGUARDING The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

This role is subject to pre-employment checks which may include an enhanced DBS check, a check of the DfE barred list, online searches, and references. It is a criminal offence under the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 to apply for regulated activity roles if barred from working with children or vulnerable adults.

HOW TO APPLY

Please review the job description and person specification andsubmityour application by the closing date. Join us and be part of aCollegewhere together, we invest in your future.