Motor Vehicle Technician

Salary: £25,992 – £30,559 per annum

Main Duties & Responsibilities

To provide expert technical support and assistance to teaching staff and students and develop and maintain all technical aspects within Motor Vehicle department.

Set up, before & during

• Preparations of classroom area, resources, materials, equipment and/or tools before classes arrive to carry out practical activities.

• Operate and train staff in the use of complex resources, materials, equipment and/or tools using safe working practices.

• Demonstration, using expert knowledge, of techniques, resources, materials, equipment and/or tools to students under Lecturers supervision.

Supervision of these whilst operated/used by students

• Supervising correct usage of resources, materials and/or tools by Lecturers and Students.

• Assisting Lecturers during practical sessions and ensuring that students use safe working practices.

• Assisting Lecturers with exhibitions and displays of student work, staff research work and visiting exhibitions and displays.

• Co-coordinating the loan of resources, materials, equipment and/or tools as required by students for teaching and/or project work and ensuring the correct safeguards are in place for the return of these.

• Assisting students with experimental and project work in the use of resources, materials, equipment and/or tools

• Advise on Health and Safety issues in relation to the use of resources, equipment, tools and/or machinery

Clear Up

• Accounting for resources, materials, equipment and/or tools at the end of practical sessions.

• Maintaining optimum standards within the learning space complying with Health and Safety and Hygiene Regulations

• Dismantle and storage of relevant materials, equipment and/or tools at the end of practical sessions.

• Disposing of used material in a safe and approved manner

• Regular cleaning of resources, materials, equipment, and/or tools

Maintenance, repair, service, & H&S

• Assessing the condition of resources, materials, equipment and/or tools with regard to health and safety before further issue.

• Regular repair of resources, materials, equipment and/or tools if required.

• Routine testing, maintenance and service of resources, materials, equipment and/or tools to ensure they are in high quality working order and comply with Health and Safety and Hygiene Regulations.

• Creation of Manuals detailing clear operating instructions for tools and/or machinery.

Stock Control, storage, ordering

• Maintaining adequate stock levels and records within the curriculum area.

• Responsible for sourcing and purchasing new equipment and stock in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.

• Liaising with industry representatives regarding stock

• Implementation of a stock control and cataloguing process using an IT database.

• Receiving, checking and ensuring correct storage of stock

• Ensuring relevant stock take is undertaken

• Rotation and stock control of dry and perishable goods where appropriate

Development

• Help Identify new technical requirements for the curriculum in conjunction with the course coordinators and Curriculum Managers.

• Assisting Lecturing staff in the development and manufacture of teaching aids and models only in relation to the use of resources, materials, equipment and/or tools.

• Consultation with companies on Project or contract work to be carried out and advising lecturers on this work and costs.

General

• Cash handling and completion of relevant documentation where applicable

• Assisting teaching staff with the set up and clearance for exhibitions, competitions and other displays

• Support all staff in ensuring the general safety of students

Duties may change as the College develops, therefore the person appointed will be expected to be flexible in relation to duties performed, subject to consultation. Location may be changed subject to the requirements of the College.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a level 3 NVQ in light vehicle/ heavy vehicle or a related equivalent qualification.

• GCSE English Language & Mathematics at grade A - C or equivalent qualification. (Where this cannot be evidenced, candidates will be required to undertake an assessment prior to interview to confirm equivalence)

Experience

• At least three years’ post apprenticeship in a relevant sector

Skills

• Wide range of skills in workshop maintenance as well as proven ability to operate a range of workshop equipment.

Other requirements

• Access to suitable transport for business purposes to effectively discharge the duties of this post.

Essential Competencies

Working with Others

• Develops and maintains good working relationships.

• Actively engages enthusiastically and works well with others (employees/stakeholders/students), communicating clearly, accurately and with honesty.

• Appreciates the impact of their actions on others and is professional, punctual and respectful, applying good judgement and rationale to actions and decisions

Results Focused

• Is conscientious, focused and organises time and self effectively to achieve all goals/objectives. Approaches work enthusiastically, with energy and pride wanting to continually produce high quality work and results.

• Proactively seeks to understand expectations and delivers beyond minimum requirements, aiming for continuous improvement by using innovative and creative ways of doing things. Attention to detail focused and accurate, prioritises tasks by necessity rather than those which are familiar or enjoyable.

Personal Determination

• Consistently delivers. Takes responsibility and accountability for actions and actively attempts to resolve issues or makes sound judgements whether to escalate to an appropriate person, if required.

• Maintains a positive attitude towards self and others.

• Doesn't blame others for work not completed. Able to prioritise even when under pressure. Seeks support when required. Adapts to and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals and teams. Remains calm in pressurised situations by minimising emotion and planning workload successfully

Innovative Thinking

• Open to new ideas and methods. Understands and positively embraces change and new challenges to grow and improve the college. Proactively seeks alternative ways of getting a job done to keep up with the needs of the College and changes in technology.

• Quickly adapts to new ways of operating. Identifies and initiates changes in systems/processes. Learns from experience and mistakes.

Values Equality & Diversity

• Treats everyone with dignity and respect, and is never offensive to others

• Accepts that people are different with other perspectives and are tolerant and understanding of other people’s views and opinions

• Does not discriminate or treat anyone inappropriately.