Automotive Technician

Automotive Technician
Wiltshire College & University Centre Salisbury Campus

Are you passionate about the automotive industry and looking for a role where your skills are valued your development is encouraged and every day brings something different

Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking an Automotive Technician to help maintain our industry-standard workshops vehicles and equipment ensuring students have the best possible environment to develop their practical skills.

Whether youre looking to move away from the pressures of a commercial workshop or are ready to put your automotive qualifications to good use this varied role offers the opportunity to share your expertise support the next generation of technicians and enjoy excellent work-life balance generous benefits and a supportive team.

What We Offer

Salary: 25304 rising to 25835 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
Local Government Pension Scheme a strong secure foundation for your future
Generous Holiday Entitlement 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 days 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: 17/08/26

Interview Date: 26/08/26

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.

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.

INDLOW

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 UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.