Automotive Engineering Skills Development Coach / Technician

This dual role combines responsibilities as both an Automotive Engineering Technician and a Skills Development Coach. You will support students by maintaining and instructing on automotive engineering equipment, while also ensuring that they are industry-ready through work placements and skill development. This position bridges hands-on technical instruction with essential employability skills.

About the Candidate

The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise in automotive engineering, covering areas such as diagnostics, vehicle maintenance, and repair. You will be responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of workshop equipment and tools, while supporting teaching staff by preparing materials and guiding students through practical tasks. Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations, including completing risk assessments, will be essential in maintaining a safe learning environment.

Additionally, you will play a key role in developing students' employability and technical skills. By working closely with employers and curriculum teams, you will create opportunities for students to enhance their skills, monitor their progress, and help them achieve their career goals through work placements and skill-building activities.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the next generation of automotive engineers in a modern, forward-thinking college. Whether you come from an industry background or have experience in education, your passion for automotive engineering will make a meaningful impact on student success. We welcome applications from individuals with industry experience looking to transition into an education setting, as well as those already experienced in supporting technical education. Continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities will be available to ensure you stay up to date with the latest industry advancements.

Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 2- years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.

The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In May 2022, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding for personal development for our students. We are proud of our diverse student and staff community and provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.

About EPNE

At Education Partnership North East, we are passionate about transforming lives through education. As a leading education provider in the North East of England, comprising of Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College we are committed to providing outstanding teaching and learning experiences that help our students to achieve their full potential; and we are ambitious. We are currently the top performing General Further Education college in the North East for 16-19 student achievement and ranked 2nd nationally.

We have a strong college community and encourage our staff and students to be their authentic selves, be respectful of others and to be innovative in how they deliver an excellent student experience by creating an exciting future for everyone working and studying across the group.

As an employer, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where our staff can thrive. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development and wellbeing.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Due to the nature of this post you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.