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Motor Vehicle Assessor

Dovetail Ref: 352748950
FE & HE £33,000 - £40,000 per annum permanent mid Level Urgent 6 August 2026
Leeds, England

Education Details

Motor Vehicle Further Education training provider
Levels: Level 3Apprenticeships

Job Description

Motor Vehicle Assessor

Location: Yorkshire
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
Salary: £33,000 – £40,000 per annum
Essential Requirement: A recognised Assessors qualification (A1/TAQA) and relevant Motor Vehicle qualifications.

Are you an experienced Motor Vehicle Lecturer looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking passionate and dedicated assessing professionals to join our automotive team and help develop the next generation of skilled technicians.

This is an exciting opportunity to teach within a well-equipped learning environment, delivering high-quality education across a range of Motor Vehicle programmes while enjoying excellent career development, generous annual leave and an outstanding pension package.

The Role

As a Motor Vehicle Assessor you will:

  • Visiting apprentices in their workplaces to observe practical competence and assess their performance against apprenticeship standards.
  • Conducting progress reviews with apprentices and employers to monitor development and set clear action plans.
  • Supporting apprentices to build and maintain their evidence portfolios using the OneFile e-portfolio system (or a similar platform).
  • Assessing workplace evidence through observations, professional discussions, witness testimonies and questioning.
  • Providing constructive feedback and coaching to help apprentices improve their skills and remain on track.
  • Ensuring apprentices are fully prepared for their End-Point Assessment (EPA).
  • Liaising regularly with employers to monitor attendance, performance and workplace development.
  • Managing a caseload of apprentices, scheduling workplace visits and maintaining accurate assessment records.

What We're Looking For

  • A recognised Assessing (essential).
  • NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle (or equivalent).
  • Relevant industry experience within the motor vehicle sector.
  • A passion for teaching and developing future automotive professionals.
  • Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
  • A commitment to delivering outstanding learning experiences and supporting learner success.

What We Offer

  • Full-time, permanent position.
  • Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • 40–50 days annual leave, plus bank holidays where applicable.
  • Generous employer pension contribution.
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • The opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping learners build successful careers in the automotive industry.

What's on Offer

  • 40-50 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Generous employer pension contribution
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career progression
  • Supportive working environment

Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Your Recruitment Consultant

Tiana-Destiny Hill

Tiana-Destiny Hill

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Pension

Generous employer pension contribution

Requirements

  • A1/TAQA Assessor qualification
  • NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle or equivalent
  • Relevant motor vehicle industry experience
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Good IT skills including Microsoft Office
  • Experience with OneFile or similar e-portfolio systems

Benefits

  • 40-50 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Generous employer pension contribution
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career progression
  • Supportive working environment

Skills & Qualifications

Workplace assessmentApprenticeship standardsProgress reviewsPortfolio buildingEnd-Point Assessment preparationEmployer liaisonCaseload managementOneFile e-portfolio systemMotor vehicle technical knowledge