Automotive Technology Lead and Professional Trainer

Join a leading institution committed to delivering first-class education, technical skills training, and professional development. At Colchester Institute, we are passionate about developing careers and strengthening our local economy. With the success and wellbeing of our students at the heart of everything we do, we are proud to offer an outstanding student experience rooted in real-world industry practice.

About the Role:

Our Automotive Professions department operates a fully functional, real work environment — offering MOTs, servicing, and repairs to the public. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Automotive Technology Lead and Professional Trainer to take ownership of this commercial and training operation.

Essential Requirements:

• Organise and manage college-based industry workshops to professional standards, fostering innovative teaching and learning practices.
• Deliver high-quality training and assessment to learners in both workshop and classroom environments — primarily across our college campuses, with potential for delivery in industry settings.
• Oversee and perform repairs on live customer vehicles, ensuring work is completed to the highest standards and in line with statutory requirements.
• Deliver and undertake MOT testing and vehicle maintenance.
• Provide MOT Tester training to qualified automotive professionals.

Essential Experience:

• A qualified automotive professional with extensive industry experience.
• MOT testing qualification and current registration (preferred).
• Proven ability to deliver training and assess learner progress effectively.
• Passion for sharing knowledge and nurturing the next generation of automotive professionals.

If you meet the essential requirements criteria listed in this overview and are passionate about shaping the future of the engineering and construction workforce, please contact our People & Culture team. Only those who meet our essential criteria will be considered for this opening.

Colchester Institute is actively committed to building a diverse workforce and we wish to inspire young women to take up roles in disciplines and industries that have more commonly been taken up by males. To increase female participation on all our STEM courses and apprenticeships we wish to reflect this in our talented and committed staff team.

?We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL. Applicants are encouraged to apply directly to us and should not be persuaded to go through an agency.? The Colchester Institute will not accept agency fees for recruitment activities unless there is an active engagement linked to a specific role that has been agreed upon in advance.? We will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants sent to the College by agencies on a speculative basis or in response to our advertisements.? Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to College staff on a speculative basis. The College will initiate contact with agencies via our People & Culture team if we require assistance with a vacancy.

Additional Information

Colchester Institute is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We strive to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Criminal Records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note: Internal applicants are ineligible for the Skill Supplements and Introductory Initial Payment. External applicants will be eligible to receive this after successfully completing a 3-month probationary period.