Craven College is an aspirational College set in friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in the heart of Ripon. Craven College offers full-time courses for 16–18-year-olds, apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part-time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of ‘enriching lives through learning’. Tyro Training is our commercial training division which offers a wide range of training courses for both individuals and businesses in Skipton.
We continuously invest in our excellent, industry standard facilities with a new £1.6m purpose-built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international sized arena and outdoor warm up area.
We are currently seeking to employ a committed and motivated Technician/Instructor in Motor Vehicle, to assist with the day to day running of the College’s Motor Vehicle facility, apprenticeship delivery, part time provision and related commercial events in conjunction with the Head of the Land Based Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing procedures and routines in conjunction with the College Engineering policies to ensure the safety, cleanliness and general upkeep of the Facility. The ideal candidate will also ensure that all Motor Vehicle and Engineering areas and equipment are maintained and kept safe and tidy, in line with Health and Safety requirements, to ensure areas are professional in appearance, industry and inspection ready.
Essential requirements:
• Minimum Level 3 Teaching Award in Education and Training, or willing to work towards;
• Qualified to Level 2 (GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent) in English and maths (or willing to work towards completion within a specified time frame;
• Broad knowledge and experience of working within the Motor Vehicle setting, with a range of vehicles, including Electric and Hybrid models
• Knowledge of correct hygiene and cleaning procedures and a keen awareness of Health and Safety issues, including practical knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, safe working practice and risk assessment;
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively to meet tight deadlines;
• Ability to work in a team and with students with a wide range of abilities and needs;
• Liaise effectively with College staff, students, owners, legislative awarding bodies, industry professionals, external visitors and outside suppliers;
• Ability to maintain accurate records relating to workshop practice and documentation required for the Engineering facility, whilst adhering to the systems and procedures to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the facility;
• Current First Aid at Work qualification or willing to work towards;
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with good time-management skills;
• Knowledge and experience in relation to stock control and inventory;
• Ability to work flexibly to a consistently high standard on own initiative with minimal supervision;
• Ability to work effectively as a team member;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Willingness to work flexibly around the needs of the College, commercial ventures, and the Engineering Department including some weekend work, with occasional evenings;
• Full driving licence;
• Up to date IT skills, timely processing of orders and response to requests via email or Microsoft applications, including liaison with staff, students and external parties;
• Willingness to support staff as required in other specialist areas within the Department;
• Willingness to undertake continual professional development and training, in line with the needs of the College;
• Experience within Welding and Fabrication.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly college in North Yorkshire with fantastic facilities, excellent CPD opportunities and a great working and learning environment.
Craven College is committed to equal opportunity in the provision of services, employment, and educational opportunities. Applications are considered on merit and are welcomed from all suitably qualified applicants.
Where specific qualifications are required for the position for which you have applied, it will be necessary for you to produce certificates for verification. You should give full details of all examination results and grades. If you are unsure about your results or grades you should indicate this. You should also include any qualifications which you are currently working towards and any non-examined, but relevant, training and development. Teachers are required to complete details of teaching qualifications.
A disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information including a full job description and to apply, please visit our website
If you have not heard from us within 28 days of the closing date on this occasion you have not been shortlisted. However please feel free to apply for futures roles as appropriate.