Automotive Technical Trainer

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Automotive Technical Trainer Glasgow Campus | Full-Time | Permanent £36,500 (for candidates transitioning directly from industry)
Are you an experienced Light Vehicle Mechanic professional ready to take your career in a new direction?
A leading national training provider is seeking a Automotive Technical Trainer to join their established team at their Glasgow campus. This is a fantastic opportunity for industry professionals who are passionate about their trade and keen to inspire the next generation of technicians.
About the Role
As an Automotive Technical Trainer, you will deliver high-quality training to apprentices and learners, ensuring they develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to succeed in today's fast-evolving automotive industry.
You will:
Deliver Level 3 Automotive Maintenance & Repair (Light Vehicle) training in line with current industry standards
Ensure all training reflects modern methods, emerging technologies, and manufacturer advancements
Apply effective instructional techniques to support a range of learning styles
Carry out assessments and maintain accurate trainee documentation in line with company policy
Deliver training in accordance with internal QA processes, awarding body requirements, and Health & Safety regulations
Provide welfare support and guidance to apprentices and employer partners
Maintain up-to-date technical expertise through ongoing CPD and awareness of industry developments
✅ What We're Looking For
Minimum Level 3 qualification in Automotive Maintenance and Repair (Light Vehicle)
Strong, hands-on industry experience
A passion for developing others
Excellent communication and organisational skills
No prior teaching experience required - fully funded teaching qualifications up to Level 4 are provided
This role is ideal for experienced technicians, MOT testers, or workshop professionals who are ready to step away from the tools and into a rewarding training career.
What's on Offer
Starting salary of £34,500 (for candidates coming directly from industry)
33 days' annual leave
Flexible leave options
Early finish on Fridays
Generous employee discount scheme
Private healthcare
Workplace pension
Fully funded teaching qualifications up to Level 4
Structured CPD and career progression opportunities
If you're ready to shape the future of the automotive industry while enjoying improved work-life balance and long-term career stability, we'd love to hear from you.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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Because education matters.
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Location:
Renfrewshire
Salary:
£32,000 - £36,500 /annum flexible annual leave, private healt
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Automotive/Aerospace

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