Automotive Assessor (2 x Full-Time, 1 x 0.8)

Salary: £29,874 - £32,423 per annum (Pro rata £23,899 - £25,938 per annum)

Cardiff and Vale College is looking to appoint three Automotive Assessors to join our successful Work-Based Learning team, comprising two full-time positions and one 0.8 FTE position.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced automotive professionals to use their industry expertise to support and develop the next generation of skilled technicians. Working closely with apprentices and employers across the region, you will help learners achieve industry-recognised qualifications while developing the skills, knowledge and behaviours required for successful careers within the automotive sector.

The successful candidates will manage a caseload of approximately 45 apprentices, supporting them throughout their learning journey through workplace assessment, progress reviews, coaching and ongoing development. Whether your background is in Light Vehicle, Heavy Vehicle, or both disciplines, you will play an important role in supporting learner achievement and workforce development within the automotive industry.

What You'll Do

You will carry out workplace assessments, progress reviews and learner support activities, ensuring apprentices remain on track to achieve their qualifications and reach their full potential. You will monitor learner progress, maintain accurate records and provide timely feedback to support continuous improvement and successful outcomes.

Working closely with employers, you will build strong partnerships that support both learner development and business needs. You will ensure assessment practices meet awarding organisation requirements, quality standards and contractual obligations while actively promoting high levels of learner engagement, progression and achievement.

You will also contribute to the development of learners' literacy, numeracy and digital skills, proactively manage your caseload and support the continued growth and success of the College's Work-Based Learning provision.

About You

You will be an experienced automotive professional with substantial industry knowledge and a genuine passion for developing future talent within the sector. Experience in Light Vehicle and/or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is highly desirable.

You will hold relevant automotive industry qualifications together with a recognised assessor qualification such as TAQA Level 3, A1, D32/D33 or an equivalent assessor award. Candidates who can demonstrate current occupational competence and a commitment to high-quality assessment practice will be particularly welcomed.

You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, experience of working towards targets and the ability to build positive working relationships with employers, apprentices and colleagues. You will be confident using digital systems, managing learner records and supporting apprentices to achieve successful outcomes.

A flexible and proactive approach is essential, together with a full driving licence, access to your own vehicle and appropriate business insurance, as travel to employer premises forms a key part of the role. Welsh language skills would be advantageous.

Why Join Us

At Cardiff and Vale College, our vision is to be Inspirational, Inclusive and Influential. We are committed to transforming lives by unlocking potential and developing skills, providing sector-leading education and training across the region.

Joining CAVC means becoming part of a supportive and ambitious organisation where learner success, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to apprentices, employers and the wider automotive industry while benefiting from a culture that values professional development and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

The closing date for completed applications is 30 July 2026 at 11:59pm.

To find out more about Cardiff and Vale College, visit www.cavc.ac.uk. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@cavc.ac.uk .

Applications must be submitted using the Cardiff and Vale College application form. The College welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if you would like the interview and assessment process to be conducted in Welsh.

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment cannot commence until a satisfactory and up-to-date DBS check has been received. The College's Procedure for the Suitability of Ex-Offenders for Employment is available upon request.

Please note that some roles may require registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). Where this applies, employment will be conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the appropriate registration.

Employment with Cardiff and Vale College is also subject to satisfactory references. Before employment can commence, the College must receive two references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted following appointment.

These checks form part of our pre-employment requirements and must be satisfactorily completed before employment can commence.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities and are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the learners and communities we serve. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we are committed to the recruitment, development and retention of disabled people, ensuring an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.