Electrical & Instrumentation Trainer/Assessor

Dovetail and Slate; Workington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Trainer/Assessor to train and assess apprentices across electrical and instrumentation disciplines, both in the workshop and on site at employers' premises.

You will assess practical and theoretical competence against national standards, help learners through End Point Assessment, maintain records of progress, and collaborate with employers and colleagues to develop confident, work-ready technicians.

Qualifications

• Essential: A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Electrical and/or Instrumentation.
• Substantial industry experience in electrical and instrumentation work.
• Strong communication skills to support and motivate learners.

Responsibilities

• Delivering training and assessment across electrical and instrumentation programmes, in both workshop and on-site settings.
• Assessing learners' practical and theoretical competence against national standards.
• Preparing learners for End Point Assessment and supporting them through to successful completion.
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date records of learner progress and portfolio evidence.
• Liaising with employers to monitor apprentice development and maintain strong working relationships.

Skills

Industry experience in electrical and

Strong communication skills

Education

A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Electrical and/or Instrumentation

Job description

Electrical & Instrumentation Trainer/Assessor

Permanent

Salary: £42,001 per annum

Start date: 16 October 2026

Are you an experienced electrical and instrumentation professional ready to share your trade knowledge with the next generation of apprentices?

About the Role

As an Electrical & Instrumentation Trainer/Assessor, you'll work with a further education provider to train and assess apprentices and learners across electrical and instrumentation disciplines, both in the workshop and on site in the workplace.

You’ll assess practical and theoretical competence against national standards, support learners through to successful completion, and help prepare them for End Point Assessment. Working closely with employers and the wider teaching team, you’ll play a key role in developing confident, work‑ready technicians.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering training and assessment across electrical and instrumentation programmes, in both workshop and on‑site settings.
• Assessing learners' practical and theoretical competence against national standards.
• Preparing learners for End Point Assessment and supporting them through to successful completion.
• Maintaining accurate, up‑to‑date records of learner progress and portfolio evidence.
• Liaising with employers to monitor apprentice development and maintain strong working relationships.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Electrical and/or Instrumentation
• Substantial industry experience in electrical and instrumentation work
• Strong communication skills to support and motivate learners

Desirable (but not essential):

• An assessor qualification (such as CAVA or A1)
• A teaching qualification (AET, CertEd or PGCE)
• Experience working within a further education or training provider setting

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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Because education matters.

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