Assessor in Electrical Installation

Knowsley Community College; St Helens; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension

Free on-site parking

CPD

Well-being portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Knowsley Community College in St Helens is seeking an Assessor in Electrical Installation to support apprentices and monitor progress across multiple campuses. The role is based primarily at the STEM Campus, with travel between sites as required.

You will be qualified to Level 3 in Electrical Installation and hold PTLLS/A1/Assessors award (or be willing to achieve). Relevant construction industry experience and a completed time-served apprenticeship are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installation is essential.
• PTLLS/A1/Assessors award or willingness to achieve within a set period.
• Recent experience in the construction industry is required.
• Time served apprenticeship completed is expected.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NVQs in construction disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support and assess apprentices to help achieve apprenticeship standards.
• Identify skills gaps and set targeted action plans.
• Monitor apprentice performance and progress with Work Based Learning procedures.
• Liaise with employers to explain apprenticeship requirements.
• Carry out workplace assessments and provide constructive feedback.
• Promote apprenticeship programmes to employers with the Business Development Unit.

Skills

Electrical Installation

Apprentice mentoring

Time management

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installation

PTLLS/A1/Assessors award

Job description

Are you an experienced Electrical Installation professional looking for your next challenge? Would you like to inspire and develop the next generation of skilled tradespeople? Are you interested in starting a rewarding career as an Assessor in Further Education, with full support to gain your Assessor qualification? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Construction team as an Assessor in Electrical Installation. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing curriculum area with a strong track record of learner success and achievement. The role will be primarily based at our STEM Campus; however, this is a multi-site position and travel between locations will be required.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting and assessing apprentices to help them achieve their competency-based qualifications within the Apprenticeship Standard
• Identifying any skills gaps and setting targeted action plans to support learner development
• Working closely with the curriculum delivery team to monitor apprentice performance and progress in line with Work Based Learning Quality Procedures
• Liaising with employers to ensure they fully understand the requirements of apprenticeship programmes
• Carrying out workplace assessments of practical skills and providing clear, constructive feedback
• Actively working with the Business Development Unit to promote Apprenticeship programmes to employers

About You

• You are a skilled Electrical Installation professional with strong industry experience
• You have high personal standards and a genuine commitment to quality and learner success
• You are passionate about developing others and sharing your knowledge
• You are organised, self-motivated, and able to manage your own workload effectively

The successful candidate will

• Be qualified to Level 3 (NVQ) in Electrical Installation
• Hold PTLLS/A1/Assessors award or willingness to achieve within a set period following appointment
• Have relevant recent experience of working within the construction industry
• Have completed a time served apprenticeship
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of NVQ’s in a construction discipline
• Have the use of a car and a valid UK driving license

What can we offer you?

• Positive and enjoyable working environment
• Working 36 hours per week
• Generous holiday entitlement - 34 days plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory pension scheme with an excellent employer contribution
• Death in Service benefits
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted Starbucks and all other catering outlets on sites
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount Scheme
• Well-being events and access to a well-being portal
• CPD
• Opportunities for career development within the wider college

St Helens College and Knowsley College are committed to Equality and Diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Please note we do not accept CV’s from recruitment agencies. Any speculative CVs sent to the College will NOT be considered.

Assessor in Electrical Installation

St Helens

WA91TT

£37,602 per year

Permanent - Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Closing date: 10/09/2026

Job reference: SH1666777St AIEI

Documents

Job Description Person Specification 2026.docx