Heavy Automotive Tutor – Qualified or Unqualified

Heavy Automotive Tutor – £32,000 – £37,000 per annum

We are Mantra Learning, one of the UK’s leading logistics learning and development organisations. We are an Ofsted grade 2 independent training provider who have specialised in providing training within the sector for over 58 years. The Manchester site is well established as one of the largest specialist logistics training facilities in the UK.

Through our two key brands, The Job Gym and The National Logistics Academy we help thousands of individuals each year to gain new skills. This enables our learners to obtain employment within the logistics sector and drives the long-term growth of the industry.

We work with some of the biggest brands in the country, including ALDI, GXO and Travis Perkins, delivering approximately 400 Apprenticeships and over 1000 HGV licences each year. The organisation is dedicated to deliver programmes that develop the ‘Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours to enable learners to thrive in life and work’.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Heavy Automotive Tutor to join our friendly team. The position is full-time, working 37.5 hours a week based in Middleton, Greater Manchester.

The Role

As a Heavy Automotive Tutor, your purpose is to inspire, motivate and engage a diverse range of learners, supporting them to develop the technical skills, knowledge and behaviours required for a successful career in the heavy vehicle industry. You will deliver high-quality training, assess apprentices and learners, and regularly monitor and review their progress to ensure they achieve their full potential.

You will have a strong background in the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles and an understanding of current industry practices and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver engaging practical and theoretical training to apprentices and learners within the training centre.
• Assess learners against programme and awarding body requirements, ensuring all training elements are completed within agreed timescales.
• Monitor, review and verify learner progress, providing constructive feedback and support to help them succeed.
• Promote professional standards, positive workplace behaviours and industry best practice.
• Upload and maintain learner evidence using online learning and assessment platforms.
• Participate in teaching, learning and assessment observations to continually improve the learner experience.
• Ensure all practical activities are carried out safely, promoting and maintaining high standards of health and safety within the training centre.
• Keep up to date with developments in heavy vehicle technology, legislation and industry standards.
• A commitment to supporting learners and promoting an inclusive learning environment.

Essential

• A relevant Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent industry qualification).
• English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent).

Desirable

• Experience of coaching, mentoring or training apprentices or colleagues.
• Knowledge of modern heavy vehicle technologies, including diagnostics, emissions systems and alternative fuel or electric vehicles.
• A recognised teaching or assessor qualification, or a willingness to work towards one (training provided).

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Free eye care vouchers.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company pension scheme.
• Discretionary profit-related bonus scheme.
• Access to an affordable healthcare plan.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Training package available to gain teaching qualifications.
• Net Zero and sustainability initiatives.
• Subsidised team social events, including summer and Christmas celebrations.

Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding

Mantra Learning Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expect every member of staff to share this commitment. The wellbeing and safety of our staff are equally important.

Successful applicants will be required to provide satisfactory employment references, evidence of their right to work in the UK, and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you’re passionate about developing the next generation of Heavy Vehicle Technicians, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!