Professional Trainer - Motor Vehicle

Care to Join Us?

Are you an experienced Motor Vehicle professional with a passion for developing the next generation of automotive talent? Do you want to share your industry knowledge and help learners build rewarding careers in the motor vehicle sector?

As a Motor Vehicle Professional Trainer, you will play a key role in supporting apprentices and learners throughout their training journey. You will deliver high-quality theory and practical training, carry out workplace assessments and reviews, and work closely with employers to ensure learners develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to succeed in the automotive industry.

This is an exciting opportunity for an industry professional looking to move into education and training, or for an experienced trainer seeking their next challenge within a dynamic and supportive college environment.

Duties

• Deliver engaging theory and practical training in Motor Vehicle programmes.
• Manage the overall delivery of apprenticeships and part-time learner programmes.
• Conduct workplace assessments, observations and progress reviews.
• Support learner recruitment activities, including interviews and open events.
• Develop and maintain high-quality learning resources and training materials.
• Monitor learner progress and achievement using OneFile and other systems.
• Support learners in achieving Functional Skills and additional learning support requirements.
• Prepare learners for End Point Assessment (EPA) and final assessments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers and industry partners.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and guidance that inspires learners to achieve their full potential.
• Contribute to quality assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure delivery is compliant with Apprenticeship Standards, awarding body requirements and OFSTED expectations.

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for candidates who have

• A recognised qualification within a Motor Vehicle discipline.
• Significant industry experience within the automotive sector.
• Strong practical and technical knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Experience of coaching, mentoring, training or assessing others (desirable).
• A teaching and/or assessor qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining current industry knowledge.

Ideal Attributes

The successful candidate will

• Be passionate about developing people and supporting learner success.
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Be able to motivate and inspire learners to achieve their full potential.
• Demonstrate strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Be confident working independently and managing a caseload of learners.
• Build positive relationships with employers, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Have a proactive and solution-focused approach to supporting learner progress.
• Share SHCG's commitment to excellence, inclusion and student achievement.

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.