We are seeking to appoint a Technician - Motor Vehicle
Closing Date for applications is: Monday 10th August 2026
Interviews to be held on W/C 17th August 2026
Aims of Job/Job Purpose
The main responsibility of this role is to assist/support the day-to-day effective running of the Motor Vehicle workshop delivery as directed.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
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To keep workshop clean and tidy
- To assist lecturers in all practical classes
- Be responsible for tools, fittings and consumables
- Log all tools and equipment in and out of the tool stores
- To repair and maintain machines and tooling
- Keep an inventory and stock of all tools, machines and fittings
- To check that all the equipment is in a safe working order at all times
- Liaise with Curriculum leaders in ordering of tools and fitting and consumables
- Develop/maintain work areas and rigs
- Liaise and comply with external insurance companies
- Maintain workshops to meet Health and Safety requirements
- Conduct Risk Assessments and Safe Working Practices
- Plan and progress a series of jobs, keeping the line manager informed of activity
- Attend and contribute to the section meetings
We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.
Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by, providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.
At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and imbedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.
For further details about the role and how to apply:
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If you have any queries not specified in the Job Description, please contact the People Services team by email to
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The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks. including, enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.
All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5-year period.
An online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are employers cannot take them into account.
Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of learners.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
