Technician - Motor Vehicle at South Hampshire College Group

Care to Join Us?

Southampton College is seeking a proactive and organised Technician in Motor Vehicle to support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning within our Motor Vehicle and Engineering Department.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with automotive, engineering, or workshop experience who enjoys working in a practical environment and supporting the development of future industry professionals.

Working closely with lecturers and students, you will play a vital role in maintaining workshops, preparing resources, ensuring equipment is safe and operational, and supporting the smooth running of the department.

We offer great benefits including;

• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Regular training and development

Duties

As an Automotive Technician, you will:

• Prepare and clear away specialist tools, equipment and materials for practical sessions.
• Maintain automotive and engineering workshops to a high standard, ensuring they are clean, safe and well organised.
• Monitor, maintain and organise tools, equipment and learning resources.
• Carry out routine checks on workshop equipment and coordinate repairs and servicing where required.
• Manage stock levels, order supplies and maintain inventory records.
• Receive, store and document materials and equipment deliveries.
• Support lecturers by ensuring practical teaching environments are fully prepared for learning activities.
• Conduct health and safety checks and assist with risk assessments across workshop areas.
• Promote safe working practices and provide health and safety guidance to staff and students.
• Deliver workshop inductions to both staff and learners, ensuring they understand and comply with workshop rules, safe working practices, and the correct use of machinery and equipment.
• Provide training and guidance on the safe operation of automotive and engineering machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Work closely with curriculum staff to ensure learners are appropriately supervised and trained before using specialist equipment and machinery.
• Undertake First Aid duties following appropriate training.
• Support the continuous improvement and development of workshop facilities and resources.

Experience

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience working within an automotive, engineering, maintenance, or workshop environment.
• Knowledge of workshop tools, equipment and industry health and safety practices.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage stock, resources and inventories effectively.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and students.
• A proactive and practical approach to problem-solving.
• A commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment.

About Us

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond.

We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.

South Hampshire College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practices follow safer recruitment guidance, including enhanced DBS checks, online checks, and thorough pre‑employment vetting. We value equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.