Motor Vehicle / Mechanic Instructor

Job Title: Motor Vehicle / Mechanic Instructor

Job Title: Motor Vehicle / Mechanic Instructor
Location: Wakefield (WF1)
Pay Rate: £130 - £180 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term

Can you turn your automotive expertise into practical learning that prepares the next generation of mechanics for the workplace?

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking a knowledgeable and practically skilled Motor Vehicle / Mechanic Instructor to work within an educational setting in Wakefield (WF1) . This opportunity would suit an experienced automotive professional or instructor who can demonstrate mechanical processes clearly, supervise practical activities, and help learners develop valuable industry-relevant skills.

As a Motor Vehicle or Mechanic Instructor , you will combine technical instruction with hands-on workshop learning, supporting students as they develop their understanding of vehicle systems, maintenance, diagnostics, and safe working practices.

Motor Vehicle / Mechanic Instructor Responsibilities:

• Deliver practical instruction covering vehicle maintenance and mechanical principles
• Demonstrate correct procedures for inspecting, servicing, and repairing vehicle components
• Guide learners through workshop-based tasks and technical exercises
• Explain the operation of key automotive systems using clear, accessible methods
• Monitor practical work and provide constructive feedback on skills development
• Maintain appropriate workshop health and safety standards during all activities

Motor Vehicle / Mechanic Instructor Requirements:

• Relevant experience within motor vehicle maintenance, mechanics, or the automotive industry
• Automotive or mechanical qualifications is desirablePractical knowledge of vehicle systems, servicing, diagnostics, and repair procedures
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to learners
• Confidence supervising practical activities within a workshop environment
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Why Join GSL Education:

• Earn a competitive daily rate based on your experience and technical background
• Transfer valuable automotive expertise into an educational environment
• Develop your instructional and mentoring experience alongside existing industry skills
• Help young people build practical abilities relevant to future employment
• Receive ongoing assistance from dedicated education consultants

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the South Yorkshire.