Technician- Light Vehicle in Daventry

With the opportunity to progress into a Trainee Tutor position at Skillnet Training Academy, we’re looking for a hands-on, proactive Light Vehicle Technician to support the delivery of high-quality practical training and End Point Assessment (EPA) activity at our Skillnet Daventry centre. If you’re passionate about automotive technology, maintaining high workshop standards, and helping apprentices succeed, this could be the ideal role for you.

The Role

• You’ll provide outstanding technical support for the EPA process and wider practical training, ensuring vehicles, tools and equipment are safe, clean and fully operational.
• You will help maintain a high-quality learning and assessment environment where learners can develop exceptional technical skills.
• You’ll also take responsibility for workshop standards, stock control, vehicle prep, and supporting tutors in delivering practical training sessions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles and equipment for EPAs at the Daventry centre.
• Maintain the training fleet — clean, safe, fully functional.
• Order and manage vehicle parts, tools and training aids; maintain stock levels.
• Support the technical set-up and smooth running of the EPA process.
• Provide technical feedback to learners during practical activity.
• Oversee health & safety in the workshop when tutors are not present.
• Maintain accurate records, paperwork and compliance documentation.
• Uphold safeguarding, equality, confidentiality and data protection standards.
• Engage in CPD and continuous improvement activities.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Experience in Light Vehicle repair, diagnostics and maintenance.
• Level 3 Motor Vehicle qualification (IMI/C&G/BTEC).
• GCSE/Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths & English.
• Strong communication and admin skills; competent in Microsoft Office.
• Well-organised, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good problem-solving abilities and understanding of H&S responsibilities.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain.

Desirable

• EV knowledge or experience.
• MOT testing background.
• Body & paint experience.
• Assessor qualification (A1/CAVA).
• Teaching qualification (AET/PTLLS/CertEd/PGCE).
• Internal Quality Assurance qualification.

Why Join Skillnet?

Employee Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 25 days, rising to 33 days with service. Additional Long Weekend days (up to 3 per year depending on service). Birthday day off every year. Option to buy or sell holiday once eligible.
• Enhanced Pay & Rewards: Increasing company sick pay with service. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay from Bronze level upwards. Annual Retention Bonus (£500–£1,500 depending on level).
• Financial & Wellbeing Support: Company pension contribution of 3–5% depending on level. Private health cover - opt in (with options to add family members at higher levels). Death in Service benefit worth 4x annual salary (after probation).
• Growth-Linked Benefits: Benefits improve at each milestone: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 years’ service.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about helping people grow, love teaching and coaching, and want to join a respected and ambitious training provider — we’d love to hear from you.

This job description describes (but does not limit) the main duties and responsibilities of the job. These are subject to variation by Skillnet as is necessary to respond to changes to the business, both internal and external.

Our Safeguarding Commitment

Skillnet places the highest importance on Safeguarding and Prevent, and the safety and wellbeing of our learners is paramount. This policy sets out our commitment to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of our learners by listening, supporting and respecting learners, and prevent young people and vulnerable adults becoming the victims of abuse, neglect, or radicalisation.

This role is subject to regulated activities as defined by our safeguarding policy. Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a full enhanced, barred list DBS check.