Automotive Technician

Automotive Technician

Wiltshire College & University Centre – Chippenham Campus

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 you’re 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: £22,084 rising to £22,548 per year (Full time equivalent £25,304 - £25,835 per year), with the potential to progress into higher-graded roles

??? Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, Term Time Only 36+2 weeks per year

Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks between contracts

?? Outstanding Benefits

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 You’ll 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 You’ll Bring

NVQ Level 2 or above in Motor Vehicle / Automotive Technology

(or a closely related qualification you’re keen to put into practice)

Practical experience in vehicle servicing, diagnostics, repair, and maintenance

? Why Choose This Path?

Continue using the automotive skills you’ve 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 you’re ready for a more secure, balanced, and rewarding future in automotive education, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 21/10/26

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, located at the top of this page as 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.

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 children’s 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.

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.

INDHIGH

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.