Electro-Mechanical Field Assessor

Dovetail and Slate; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Ltd is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Field Assessor to work across Yorkshire and the Humber, visiting apprentices in their workplaces to assess progress against qualifications.

You’ll build strong relationships with learners and employers, ensure on-site training translates into competence, and travel regularly between employer sites with a valid UK driving licence. DBS checks may apply where required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical, Mechanical or Multi Skilled.
• Significant electro-mechanical industry experience.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle access.
• Strong communication skills with learners and employers.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out regular workplace visits to assess apprentices against their qualification criteria.
• Providing constructive feedback and setting clear targets to support learner progress.
• Maintaining accurate assessment records per awarding body requirements.
• Liaising with employers and workplace supervisors to monitor apprentice development.
• Supporting apprentices through to successful completion of their qualification.

Skills

Electro-mechanical experience

Driving licence

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical

NVQ Level 3 in Multi Skilled

Job description

Electro-Mechanical Field Assessor

Permanent

Location: Yorkshire and the Humber

Salary: £30,000- £40,000 per annum

Are you an experienced electro-mechanical engineer looking to bring your expertise to the next generation of apprentices?

About the Role

You’ll work as a field-based assessor, visiting apprentices at their workplaces across the region to assess their progress against their qualification standards. This is a role for someone who knows the electro-mechanical trade inside out and wants to pass that knowledge on, supporting learners through to successful completion of their apprenticeship.

You’ll build strong working relationships with both apprentices and their employers, ensuring that training delivered on-site is translating into real competence and confidence. A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle will be needed, as this role involves regular travel between employer sites.

Your responsibilities will include

• Carrying out regular workplace visits to assess apprentices against their qualification criteria.
• Providing constructive feedback and setting clear targets to support learner progress.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date assessment records in line with awarding body requirements.
• Liaising with employers and workplace supervisors to monitor apprentice development.
• Supporting apprentices through to successful completion of their qualification.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical the provider, Mechanical the provider or Multi Skilled the provider
• Significant industry experience in an electro-mechanical discipline
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with learners and employers

Desirable (but not essential):

• A recognised assessing qualification (such as A1 or TAQA), or willingness to work towards one
• Previous experience assessing apprentices or supporting workplace learners
• A relevant teaching qualification

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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