Post title: Technical Training Assistant and Area Co-ordinator
(Reference: SMB572)
Hours: 37 hours
Salary: £23344.42 – £24616.00 per annum
Based at our Stephenson Campus
The SMB College Group is a highly successful FE college, formed of two merged and reputable colleges – Stephenson College and Brooksby Melton College. Specialising in land-based, technical, trade and creative arts, we provide an extensive curriculum from Agriculture to Animal Care, Construction to Motor Vehicle, Hair & Beauty to Care. We are an innovative and highly responsive centre for education and training with campuses in Coalville, Melton Mowbray and Brooksby. SMB College Group work with some fantastic industry partners to ensure they provide the skills needed now and in the future.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the automotive and engineering provision at the Stephenson Campus for a Technical Training Assistant and Area Co-ordinator, within the Motor Vehicle Department. The role will expect you to lead by example in carrying out workshop duties efficiently, demonstrating high levels of health and safety is implemented and sustained ensuring a safe place of work whilst supporting staff and students during the delivery of practical sessions. Support for staff and students is critically important for excellent teaching and learning to take place, ensuring we are in control of the repairs and the maintenance requirements of our resources to support teaching and learning also pivotal to the role.
You may currently be working in an engineering setting looking for a change in career and have a desire to share your knowledge with the next generation of engineering students. You will have a passion for the sector and have practical experience of operating within a workshop environment or running a workshop facility.
You will have an aptitude for accuracy, be able to maintain our superb workshop facilities and contribute to the continued improvement of the automotive and engineering programmes to achieve the best outcomes for students and stakeholders.
We hope to add value to our team during this process taking on a person with a passion to share their motor vehicle knowledge and experience with others, who have worked in the service and repair sector throughout their careers and who would like to support the SMB Groups engineering provision.
In return, you can expect the opportunity to work with an organisation that is committed to the ongoing development of its people. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- Career Average Pension Scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Onsite free parking at all campuses
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Working Opportunities
- Subsidised Canteen
- BHSF Corporate Health Cash Plan option
Our full range of employee benefits can be viewed on our website.
Please take a look at the following video and hear from some of our staff members about their experience working at the SMB College Group!
To apply for this position, please complete a standard application form and email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Application forms and further details are available online from the College website.
Should you wish to have an informal conversation about the roles, the working environment and progression opportunities please contact Paul Dancer, recruiting manager on 07917554092.
Closing Date: 10th January 2025
We value the commitments you may have outside of work and aim to support the professional and personal wellbeing of everyone at The SMB College Group. Our benefits include generous annual leave, a contributory pension scheme and an employee assistance programme. We also offer flexible working such as part time hours, job share and sessional contracts as well as a variety of professional development opportunities.
We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to a positive approach to employing and retaining disabled people. Disabled applicants will be guaranteed an interview where they demonstrate that they meet the essential selection criteria.
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.