Assessor - Motor Vehicle (Barnstaple)


Exeter College
Company 
Location 

Barnstaple

Employment Hours 

New Jobs

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£24,880 - £31,100 a year

Job Highlights
  • Support and assess learners in completing their workplace programme while fostering strong relationships with local employers and placement providers.
  • Ideal candidates will have industry experience, effective coaching skills, and an enthusiasm for helping others succeed.
  • This permanent role offers 29.9 hours per week based in Barnstaple, with competitive pay and opportunities to promote industry partnerships.
Job Requirements/Description
Salary
£24,880 (£31,100 FTE)

Hours
29.9 per week

Contract Type
Permanent

Location
Barnstaple

Closing Date
20/09/2026

Love Cars? Love Helping People Succeed?

We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Motor Vehicle Assessor to join our Construction, Engineering & Motor Vehicle team, if you've got industry experience, enjoy working with people, and want to help the next generation of technicians, mechanics, and automotive professionals thrive, this could be the perfect role for you.

This isn't your typical workshop role.

One day you'll be visiting employers, supporting apprentices and learners in the workplace. The next, you'll be assessing practical skills, developing industry partnerships, and helping learners gain the confidence and experience they need to launch successful careers.


What You'll Be Doing

As our Motor Vehicle Assessor, you'll:

  • Support and assess learners completing the workplace element of their programme
  • Build strong relationships with local employers and placement providers
  • Arrange and carry out workplace assessments and observations
  • Coach and guide learners towards achieving their qualifications
  • Help source exciting new placement opportunities
  • Work collaboratively with teaching teams to support learner success
  • Use digital assessment systems such as OneFile to track progress
  • Promote the department and identify recruitment opportunities
  • Ensure workplaces meet health, safety and compliance requirements


What We're Looking For

You'll be someone who:

  • Has a background in Motor Vehicle or a closely related discipline
  • Holds a degree-level qualification (or equivalent industry experience)
  • Has experience teaching, coaching, mentoring or training
  • Holds an assessor qualification or is willing to work towards one
  • Is a natural communicator who enjoys building relationships
  • Can work independently while being a great team player
  • Is committed to continuous professional development
  • Brings a friendly, positive, and approachable attitude to work every day


Bonus Points If You Have

Previous assessing experience

Experience working with apprentices or work placements

Two years' post-qualification experience

A Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject


Why Join Us?

At the heart of this role is the opportunity to make a real difference.

You'll help learners bridge the gap between education and industry, build valuable employer partnerships, and play a key role in developing the future workforce of the automotive sector.

You'll join a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and a commitment to helping every learner achieve their potential.


Benefits…We’ve got plenty!

We’ll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You’ll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and much more…


Ready to Inspire the Next Generation?

If you're passionate about the motor vehicle industry and want a rewarding role where your expertise can help shape future careers, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help drive the future of automotive talent.

Exeter College
Company 
Location 

Barnstaple

Employment Hours 

New Jobs

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£24,880 - £31,100 a year

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