Electro-Mechanical Field Assessor

Dovetail & Slate; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate is seeking an experienced electro-mechanical field-based assessor to visit apprentices at their workplaces across the Hull and East Yorkshire region. You will assess progress against qualification standards and help learners reach successful apprenticeship completion.

Role requires a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for travel between employer sites, with strong communication skills to build rapport with learners and employers.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-skilled trades.
• Significant industry experience in an electro-mechanical discipline.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Strong communication skills to engage learners and employers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular workplace visits to assess apprentices against qualification criteria.
• Provide constructive feedback and set targets to support progress.
• Maintain accurate assessment records in line with awarding body requirements.
• Liaise with employers and workplace supervisors to monitor progress.
• Support apprentices through to successful completion of their qualification.

Skills

Electro-mechanical

Communication skills

Learner support

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical/M- skilled

Job description

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.

• 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

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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