Automotive EPA Coordinator

Location: Trowbridge

Salary: Trainer/Assessor Unqualified (Grade 5) - £15.18 Trainer/Assessor Qualified (Grade 6) - £16.53 to Trainer/Assessor Qualified (Grade 13) - £21.16

Are you an experienced automotive professional with a passion for supporting the next generation of technicians? Do you have the industry knowledge and assessment skills to ensure apprentices complete their training with confidence and competence?

If youre ready to apply your expertise in a flexible role that fits around your lifestyle, this opportunity could be your next step.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and support our apprentices as they reach the final stage of their training through high-quality End Point Assessment (EPA) coordination and delivery.

What We Offer

Salary:

Trainer/Assessor Unqualified (Grade 5) - £15.18

Trainer/Assessor Qualified (Grade 6) - £16.53 to Trainer/Assessor Qualified (Grade 13) - £21.16

(dependent on skills, qualifications & experience) Plus holiday pay

Contract Type:Casual Worker (Variable Hours) (Approx 3-4 days per week until July 26) Hours offered as required to support apprenticeship End Point Assessment delivery

Outstanding Benefits

Great Local Government Pension Scheme strong financial security for your future
Generous Holiday Entitlement paid holiday accrued in line with hours worked
Employee Assistance Programme confidential support whenever you need it
Lifestyle Discounts savings on retail, travel, tech and more
Cycle-to-Work Scheme save money and stay active
Professional Development access to funded training and CPD opportunities
Additional Perks discounted college services and local attraction offers

A flexible role designed to utilise your industry expertise while supporting future automotive professionals.

What Youll Do

Conduct high-quality End Point Assessments for automotive apprentices, including practical tasks, professional discussions and knowledge testing
Work closely with employers and college staff to prepare apprentices for gateway and the EPA process
Provide constructive feedback to apprentices and identify any evidence gaps against assessment standards
Ensure assessments are carried out fairly, consistently and in line with awarding body requirements
Maintain accurate documentation and records to support compliance and quality assurance
Contribute to the continuous improvement of EPA processes and practices
Bring your industry insight to ensure assessment activity reflects current automotive technologies and working practices

What Youll Bring

Significant hands-on experience within the automotive sector
Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, diagnostics and modern vehicle systems (EV/hybrid experience desirable)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, working confidently with apprentices, employers and academic staff
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a flexible workload independently
A commitment to fairness, integrity and high standards in assessment
Assessor and/or EPA experience is desirable

Why Become an Automotive EPA Coordinator?

Support the future of the automotive industry:

Use your real-world expertise to shape the next generation of technicians
Work flexibly around your existing commitments
Contribute to high-quality apprenticeship outcomes
Engage with a supportive and forward-thinking college team
Stay connected to the evolving automotive industry

Assess. Support. Inspire.

Help apprentices take the final step in their automotive careers.

If youre ready for a flexible and rewarding opportunity supporting apprentices atWiltshire College & University Centre, wed love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 19th March 2026

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the childrens barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing date: 19thMarch 2026

Shortlist date: 20thMarch 2026

Interview date: TBC

JBRP1_UKTJ