It’s the people that count!
At Pro-Tech MOT and Automotive Academy, we pride ourselves on offering expert training and support for the automotive industry. But behind every great course and every successful trainee is a team of passionate, dedicated professionals. As we start a new year it felt like a good time to reintroduce the team - the incredible people who make Pro-Tech what it is. From their professional backgrounds to their personal quirks, let’s meet the team!
And we thought we’d include how they take their tea or coffee; we’re always happy to have a chat about what you need over a cuppa! How do you take yours?

Amy-Jane Marsden: Co-founder and Managing Director
Time with the company - Since a conversation with Leigh that started it all a number of years ago!
Previous experience - Completed my apprenticeship as a HGV Driver, then progressed into Transport Management before joining DVSA as a Traffic Examiner specialising in Operator Licensing and Drivers Hours.
Favourite part of the job - There is always lots going on and it's great to be able to work with the likes of the IMI to develop new courses when they're needed and see them go from a conversation to being delivered by the team.
Favourite food - Chocolate!
What do you love to do away from work - Craft - I love to cross stitch
And, most importantly - how do you take your tea / coffee - Either tea of coffee - but with 4 sugars!
Leigh Marsden: Co-founder and Operations Director
Time with the company - Since the very beginning!
Previous experience - Initially working as a Vehicle Technician, and then aDVSA Senior Vehicle Examiner of 16 years, as well as being a HGV/PSV Consultant and Transport Manager, all working up to being an automotive trainer for the last 8 years.
Favourite part of the job - ADAS courses - because its new technology and always interesting with lots of engagement from the candidates.
Favourite food - Egg custard tarts!
What do you love to do away from work - Travelling and spending time with my family
And, most importantly - how do you take your tea / coffee - Coffee white at the moment but changes with the weather!
Matt Corbett: Trainer
Time with the company - Over 3 years
Previous experience - 12 years spent as a light vehicle technician, 14 years as an automotive trainer and assessor, ranging from training 14–16-year-olds, running my own automotive training company, apprentice training, and working with full time college learners, and now enjoying training technicians and mechanics.
Favourite part of the job - Delivering EV & ADAS courses – both technical areas with good practical tasks, and the technology is constantly evolving (there’s always more to learn)
Favourite food - Chinese takeaway
What do you love to do away from work - Motorbikes... riding motorbikes, racing motorbikes, working on motorbikes and talking about motorbikes
And, most importantly - how do you take your tea / coffee - Coffee, white no sugar
Kallum Dorman: Trainer
Time with the company - Over 2 years
Previous experience - As a Vehicle Technician I’ve been in the trade since I was 16 years old; I’ve been an MOT & Workshop Manager & also spent time in engineering.
Favourite part of the job - t’s got to be the MOT Managers course; it always makes me smile how many great questions get asked from candidates.
Training candidates and giving something back to the trade is something I really enjoy.
Favourite food - Can’t beat a big dinner and a few cheeky moo cow biscuits (malted milks) with a cuppa
What do you love to do away from work - Carp fishing and spending time with my sons
And, most importantly - how do you take your tea / coffee - As long as its warm, I’ll drink it!
Russ Carpenter: Trainer
Time with the company - 5 months
Previous experience - I've been in the trade since I was 15 and going into training was the next step for me to progess my career and I absolutely love it.
Favourite part of the job - Helping people that want to learn and better themselves in their workplace and achieve their own goals.
Favourite food - Sunday carvery.
What do you love to do away from work - I'm a biker - as we all are here - love racing my dirt bike and getting covered head to toe in mud.
And, most importantly - how do you take your tea / coffee - I like to take my tea in a monster energy can!
Tash Bates: Office Manager
Time with the company - 2 weeks!
Previous experience - 17 years of banking experience. I then worked for Derbyshire Police for 7 years. I’ve also been a Client Manager and have experience in Customs for a large parcel delivery company. I have many strings to my bow!
Favourite part of the job - Working with clients to meet their needs and the needs of their business, in an efficient and friendly way.
Favourite food - Steak and Sweets (not on the same plate though!)
What do you love to do away from work - Fair weather walker, spending time with my family.
And, most importantly - how do you take your tea / coffee - Coffee Black Decaff
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