Automotive Technician

Automotive Technician

Location: Trowbridge

Salary: £25,304 rising to £25,835 per year, with the potential to progress into higher-graded roles

Do you have experience in the automotive industry and are looking for greater stability and security? Or do you hold a qualification in Motor Vehicle / Automotive Technology and want to turn it into a rewarding career in education?

If youre ready to step away from the physical demands, long hours, and uncertainty of workshop or dealership life, this is your opportunity to enjoy a healthier work-life balance while making a genuine difference.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your automotive expertise to a team that values your skills, offers long-term security, and empowers you to help shape the next generation of technicians.

What We Offer

Salary: £25,304 rising to £25,835 per year, with the potential to progress into higher-graded roles

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks between contracts

Outstanding Benefits

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Local Government Pension Scheme a strong, secure foundation for your future
Generous Holiday Entitlement 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 paid bank holidays
College closure and wellbeing days including a 2-week paid Christmas closure
Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial support
Free On-Site Gyms available across multiple campuses
Lifestyle Discounts savings on retail, technology, travel, and leisure
Cycle-to-Work Scheme save money while staying active
Professional Development ongoing training and career progression opportunities
Additional Perks discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and reduced attraction entry

A stable role with benefits that support your life today and your future tomorrow.

What Youll Do

Maintain safe, organised, and fully equipped Automotive workshops
Support practical teaching sessions and hands-on vehicle maintenance projects
Assist students in developing confidence and essential motor vehicle skills
Take pride in maintaining tools, equipment, and a professional workshop environment

What Youll Bring

NVQ Level 2 or above in Motor Vehicle / Automotive Technology
(or a closely related qualification youre keen to put into practice)
Practical experience in vehicle servicing, diagnostics, repair, and maintenance

Why Choose This Path?

Continue using the automotive skills youve worked hard to develop without:

Physically demanding daily workshop labour
Long or unpredictable working hours
Weekend shifts and job insecurity
Pressure-driven dealership environments

A role that keeps you hands-on with the trade, while giving you more time for life outside work.

Make a move that truly pays off

If youre ready for a more secure, balanced, and rewarding future in automotive education, wed love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 04/05/26

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the childrens barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. xwzovoh

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing date: 4th May 2026

Shortlist date: 5th May 2026

Interview date: TBC