Job Description

Job Introduction

Your future is here


A place to inspire


Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we're making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We're building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you'll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

Who we need

Join our award-winning light vehicle team.


Are you a passionate automotive professional with a flair for developing others? We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Learning & Skills Trainer to join our award-winning training team, delivering Level 3 Light Vehicle Apprenticeships to the next generation of technicians.


Working with both prestige and volume brands, including some of the biggest names in the sector, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the automotive industry.


What You'll Be Doing:

Deliver engaging, high-quality training to apprentices at the start of their automotive careers. Share your expertise across light vehicle diagnostics, servicing, maintenance, and repair. Inspire, coach, and support apprentices to achieve their qualifications and excel in their careers. Collaborate with leading employer partners to ensure programmes meet industry needs and standards.

If you're ready to make a real impact and inspire the technicians of tomorrow, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll bring

Our Ideal Candidate


Our ideal candidate is a skilled automotive professional with hands-on experience in the light vehicle sector, ideally gained across both volume and prestige brands. You'll bring with you a strong technical background and a genuine passion for the industry, but equally important is your ability to inspire, motivate, and guide the next generation of technicians.


You will be:

Dynamic and engaging - able to capture the interest of learners and keep them motivated throughout their apprenticeship journey. Technically confident - with up-to-date knowledge of diagnostics, servicing, repair, and emerging automotive technologies. Supportive and approachable - someone who takes pride in helping others grow, develop, and achieve. Professional and adaptable - able to work effectively with leading employer brands and tailor your approach to meet a variety of learner and business needs. Committed to excellence - ensuring apprentices not only gain their qualification but also the skills, confidence, and standards required by today's automotive sector. Qualified to Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Level 3 Refrigerant Handling, Level 3 Electric Vehicle & Hybrid qualified Level 3 Assessor Award, Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance, Level 4/5 Teacher qualified (or willing to work towards)

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Ben Simpson, Curriculum Manager (Light Vehicle & Motorcycle) by email at ben.simpson@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

Interviews / Assessments are planned for: 1st October

Why Join us

Competitive salary - 32445 to 40,560 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for term time only or part time posts) 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave Access to

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ocal Government Pension Scheme

Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong
At Nottingham College, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.
We're proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we're actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.
Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.
Mental health matters here too -- our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.
Through our Wellness Cafes - informal gatherings that invite open conversation - colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.
Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.
Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
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We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability