Engineering Assessor

FiND; Beverley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

FiND is seeking an Engineering Apprenticeship Coach/Assessor to support Army personnel completing their Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship. Based initially at Leconfield, you will travel to MOD sites across the North of England to assess practical engineering skills.

The role requires an assessor qualification, experience with vocational learners, and a Level 2 Engineering qualification. A driving licence is important for site visits and travel.

Qualifications

• Recognised assessor qualification (A1, CAVA, TAQA or equivalent).
• Previous experience assessing apprentices or vocational learners.
• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Engineering or a relevant mechanical discipline.
• Practical experience in vehicle maintenance, repair or recovery mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Coach and assess Army apprentices completing their Level 2 Engineering Operative qualification.
• Support learners across disciplines including vehicle maintenance, recovery mechanics, driving and transport communications.
• Conduct workplace observations and assess practical engineering competence.
• Carry out regular progress reviews and monitor learner development.
• Support apprentices with portfolio completion and gathering assessment evidence.
• Liaise with learners and military personnel to ensure apprentices remain on track.
• Travel to MOD sites to assess learners in their working environments, following the initial period at Leconfield.

Skills

Assessor qualifications

Apprentice assessment

Delivery to Army apprentices

Communication skills

Education

Engineering Level 2 qualification

Job description

Engineering Apprenticeship Coach / Assessor - MOD

Location: Leconfield, East Yorkshire
Salary: £33,000
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Contract: Full-time, permanent

I'm working with an established training provider looking to recruit an Engineering Apprenticeship Coach / Assessor to support Army personnel completing their Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship.

This is an opportunity for an experienced assessor with a background in vehicle maintenance, mechanical engineering or military engineering to support the development of the next generation of Army engineers.

The Role

• Coach and assess Army apprentices completing their Level 2 Engineering Operative qualification.
• Support learners across disciplines including vehicle maintenance, recovery mechanics, driving and transport communications.
• Conduct workplace observations and assess practical engineering competence.
• Carry out regular progress reviews and monitor learner development.
• Support apprentices with portfolio completion and gathering assessment evidence.
• Liaise with learners and military personnel to ensure apprentices remain on track.
• Travel to MOD sites to assess learners in their working environments, following the initial period at Leconfield.

What We're Looking For

• Recognised assessor qualification (A1, CAVA, TAQA or equivalent).
• Previous experience assessing apprentices or vocational learners.
• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Engineering or a relevant mechanical discipline.
• Practical experience in vehicle maintenance, repair or recovery mechanics.
• Strong communication, organisation and learner support skills.
• Full UK driving licence, with Category C highly desirable.
• Comfortable working within a military training environment.

What's on Offer

• £33,000 annual salary.
• Monday-Friday working, 8am-4:30pm.
• Opportunity to support Army apprentices in developing practical engineering skills.
• Initially based at Leconfield, with subsequent travel to MOD sites across the North of England.
• Opportunity to work within an established defence training environment.

If you're an experienced Engineering or Vehicle Maintenance Assessor looking for a role supporting military apprentices, I'd be keen to hear from you.