Motor Vehicle Engineering Technician

One Sixth Form College, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3SU

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  4 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Engineering
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience) Actual Salary: £21,387 - £22,069 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

• One Sixth Form, Ipswich
• 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - Permanent
• Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: £21,387 - £22,069 per annum

We are seeking a dedicated Motor Vehicle Engineering Technician to support our dynamic team. Ideal candidates will bring hands-on experience within the motor or engineering sector, demonstrating a solid understanding of vehicle systems and workshop practices. Your technical knowledge will play a key role in supporting students and staff in a busy, well-equipped environment. The role also requires adaptability to meet curriculum needs, including assisting during practical sessions, preparing materials, and maintaining equipment to ensure the highest standards of learning and safety.

The successful candidate will be well-organised, reliable, and demonstrate a full appreciation of health and safety protocols. You will be required to undertake essential training including first aid, safeguarding, and fire safety. A proactive attitude and willingness to support a flexible and evolving curriculum are essential.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

SAT and WSC are committed to Safeguarding. We aim to create the safest environment within which every student has the opportunity to achieve and progress.

Applying for the job

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About One Sixth Form College

• School type: Academy, ages 16 to 19
• Education phase: Sixth form or college
• School size: 2338 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 16 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: One Sixth Form College website
• Email address: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/one-sixth-form-college

One Sixth Form College wowed Ofsted during their latest inspection, being judged Ofsted 'Outstanding’. Our Sixth Form is now amongst the first educational institutions in the East of England to get the highest possible grade under the new and more challenging Ofsted Framework.

Arranging a visit to One Sixth Form College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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