Motor Vehicle Technician (Maintenance)

• Contract Type :Permanent
• Job ID: 1433064

Motor Vehicle Technician (Maintenance)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: CC BS Scale 5 (£24,695.84 - £26,066.56) Dependent on qualifications and experience Salary includes 4% increase which will be effective from 1st August 2024

Coventry College is a dynamic and vibrant College at the heart of the historic City of Coventry. Working in partnership with the Local Authority, schools, universities, employers, the Local Enterprise Partnership, the Education and Skills Funding Agency and the West Midlands Combined Authority, we strive to provide the education and opportunities which the local economy needs in a demand-led environment. As a trusted and reliable partner, and with a clear strategy to deliver the vocational programmes that serve the communities and businesses of Coventry, Coventry College is a highly rewarding place to work.

Coventry College is benefitting from a significant investment in its facilities and curriculum offer to further enhance its reputation as one of the fastest improving Further Education Colleges in the country. Additional investment in electric vehicle technology, the construction centre and digital skills infrastructure is ensuring that our provision remains at the forefront of innovation and is highly responsive to the needs of local businesses. The College is focused on ensuring learners progress onto careers and/or relevant higher education in order to retain them in this fast-paced city to improve the skills of the local workforce.

An exciting opportunity has become available in the Motor Vehicle department at Coventry College. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, diligent and inspiring Motor Vehicle Technician with the vision, commitment and determination to continue raising standards for all our learners. There has never been a better time to join the fantastic team here at Coventry College, with recent investment in our already outstanding teaching facilities, the College has a great deal on offer for both staff and students.

Successful applicants will ideally have prior experience working within education settings and be able to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and behaviours are compatible with this job role.

As a Motor Vehicle Technician, you should:

• Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or demonstrable experience working at this level in industry)

You should also be able to demonstrate:

• Recent experience of working in a Motor Vehicle environment
• Experience of using Motor Vehicle equipment
• Experience of carrying out risk assessments
• Experience of supporting others on the safe use of relevant equipment

As a Motor Vehicle Technician you will benefit from:

• Free on-site parking
• An excellent pension scheme (LGPS) with defined benefits
• Generous holiday allowance/pay of 34 days annual leave plus 8 days statutory bank holidays.
• Discounted hair/barbering/beauty treatments at our on-site Salon
• On-site refectory
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous Employee Benefits discount scheme
• Free will writing service

Candidates with a disability will be guaranteed an interview, providing they meet all the essential requirements of the post.

(Please note that CVs will not be accepted)

Applications Close: 18th July 2024

We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of College life. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share these commitments. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.