Electrical Engineering Assessor

Dovetail and Slate; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking an Electrical Engineering Assessor / Training Officer in the UK to join our operational team on a permanent basis. The role focuses on overseeing a caseload of learners, delivering structured development plans, and guiding progression in line with Apprenticeship Standards.

Responsibilities include KSB evidence gathering via digital tools, EPA preparation with mock activities, employer engagement, training delivery, and quality assurance alongside IQA.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 in Electrical Engineering.
• Excellent time-management and workload prioritisation.
• Clear communication with apprentices, employers and internal teams.
• Collaborative approach across business functions.

Responsibilities

• Caseload management with structured development plans for learners.
• Conduct monthly sessions and 12-week progress reviews.
• Monitor and collate KSB evidence using digital tools.
• Prepare apprentices for End Point Assessment with mock EPA activities.
• Engage employers and conduct annual Health & Safety vettings.
• Develop and deliver training for apprenticeship and commercial courses.
• Assist with inductions, AIS data management and onboarding.
• Collaborate with IQA for continuous quality improvements.
• Support learner recruitment, interviews and events.

Skills

Planning & Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Values & Mindset

Education

Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Advert: Electrical Engineering Assessor / Training Officer

Job Title: Electrical Engineering Assessor / Training Officer

Position Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

About the Role

Are you an experienced electrical engineering professional looking to support and inspire the next generation of engineers? We are seeking a dedicated Electrical Engineering Assessor / Training Officer to join our operational team on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Caseload Management: Oversee and guide a caseload of learners, delivering structured development plans to maximize their potential in line with Apprenticeship Standard requirements.
• Progress Reviews & Sessions: Conduct monthly learning sessions and 12-week progress reviews against Training Plans, setting clear actions to ensure timely completion.
• Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours (KSBs): Monitor, deliver, and collate evidence for required KSBs using digital tools such as the OneFile e-portfolio system.
• EPA Preparation: Prepare apprentices for End Point Assessment by conducting mock EPA activities to maximize success and retention rates.
• Employer Engagement & Health and Safety: Carry out annual Health & Safety vettings and due diligence for new employer workplace environments.
• Training Delivery: Develop and deliver training for apprenticeship programmes as well as commercial training courses.
• Administration & Compliance: Support learner inductions, create enrolment paperwork, manage data on the Apprenticeship Information System (AIS), and minimize learner withdrawals.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) to implement continuous quality improvements.
• Recruitment & Events: Assist with learner recruitment activities, including candidate interviews, career events, and open days.

Key Competencies & Qualifications

• Technical Competence: Minimum of a Level 3 in Electrical Engineering
• Planning & Organisation: Excellent time-management skills with the ability to manage your own workload and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Communication: Ability to maintain clear, effective communication with apprentices, employers, and internal teams.
• Teamwork: A collaborative approach with a commitment to working across various business functions.
• Values & Mindset: Highly motivated, flexible, professional, and positive, with a pride in high-quality delivery.

Important Notice

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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