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Heavy Vehicle Lecturer

Dovetail Ref: 56789423
FE & HE £30,000 - £43,000 per annum permanent mid Level Urgent 5 June 2026
Huddersfield, England

Education Details

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 3Apprenticeships
Also teaches: EngineeringAutomotive

Job Description

Heavy Vehicle Lecturer

Full Time | Permanent - Based in Yorkshire
Salary: £30,000- £43,000 per annum

Are you an experienced Heavy Vehicle Technician looking for a rewarding new challenge? Have you considered passing your knowledge and skills on to the next generation of engineers?

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Heavy Vehicle Lecturer to join our Engineering team at our Yorkshire-based college. Whether you're already teaching or you're currently working in industry and ready for a career change, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

Based within our Engineering Centre, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning to apprentices and full-time learners, including school leavers and adult students. You will play a key role in helping students develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to succeed in the heavy vehicle industry.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Planning, preparing and delivering engaging lessons and practical training sessions
  • Developing programmes of study that meet the needs of diverse learners
  • Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
  • Supporting learners to achieve their qualifications and career goals
  • Monitoring learner progress and providing constructive feedback
  • Promoting high standards of behaviour, attendance and achievement
  • Embedding the College's values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in all aspects of your work

About You

We welcome applications from both experienced lecturers and industry professionals looking to move into education.

To be successful, you will have:

  • A minimum Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or a related subject (or equivalent industry competence)
  • At least 5 years' industry experience within the heavy vehicle sector
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A passion for developing and supporting young people and adult learners
  • The ability to motivate, engage and inspire learners of all abilities

Our benefits include:

  • 40-50 days annual leave
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contribution
  • Full teaching qualification funded by the College for candidates new to education
  • Structured mentoring and support programme
  • Financial support towards external qualifications
  • Development opportunities for current and aspiring managers
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts
  • Reduced Metro travel
  • Excellent work-life balance
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment

What's on Offer

  • 40-50 days annual leave
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contribution
  • Full teaching qualification funded by the College
  • Structured mentoring and support programme
  • Financial support towards external qualifications
  • Development opportunities for current and aspiring managers
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts
  • Reduced Metro travel
  • Excellent work-life balance

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Tiana-Destiny Hill

Tiana-Destiny Hill

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Pension

Teachers' Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contribution

Requirements

  • Minimum Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or related subject
  • At least 5 years' industry experience within the heavy vehicle sector
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for developing and supporting learners
  • Ability to motivate, engage and inspire learners of all abilities

Benefits

  • 40-50 days annual leave
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contribution
  • Full teaching qualification funded by the College
  • Structured mentoring and support programme
  • Financial support towards external qualifications

Skills & Qualifications

Heavy vehicle maintenanceHeavy vehicle technical knowledgeTeaching and training deliveryLesson planningLearner assessmentPractical workshop instructionCommunicationInterpersonal skills