Engineering Assessor

National Skills Agency; Morley; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training organization is seeking a Work-Based Training Advisor to oversee apprentices in engineering and manufacturing programs. The successful candidate will deliver assessments and training, coach apprentices, and foster employer relationships. Essential qualifications include an assessor qualification and Level 3+ engineering qualifications. The role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, generous leave, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Healthcare plan

Pension with employer contribution

Cycle2Work scheme

Death-in-service cover

Qualifications

• Must have experience assessing or training in engineering or manufacturing.
• Teaching qualification is desirable.
• Strong industry background, power generation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver workplace assessments and knowledge-based training.
• Provide coaching and progress reviews for apprentices.
• Maintain compliant learner records.

Skills

Assessment qualification

Strong communication skills

Organisation skills

Caseload management skills

Education

Level 3+ engineering/manufacturing qualifications

Assessor qualification (TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/D33)

Job description

Work-Based Training Advisor

Engineering & Manufacturing Apprenticeships (Level 3 4) • Electrical/Electronic Bias

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: £34,531 + £6,000 car allowance

Contract: Full Time

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Work-Based Training Advisor to support apprentices on Level 3 4 engineering and manufacturing programmes (electrical/electronic bias). The role focuses on high-quality assessment, training delivery and learner support, ensuring apprentices gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver workplace assessments and knowledge-based training in line with apprenticeship standards.
• Provide coaching, progress reviews and constructive feedback.
• Develop and monitor individual learning plans and support apprentices preparing for EPA.
• Build strong employer relationships and ensure workplaces are suitable for training.
• Maintain compliant learner records and contribute to internal quality assurance.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and data protection standards are upheld.

Qualifications & Experience

• Assessor qualification (TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/D33) essential.
• Level 3+ engineering/manufacturing qualifications essential.
• Teaching qualification desirable.
• Experience in assessing or training within engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong industry background; power generation experience desirable.
• Excellent communication, organisation and caseload management skills.

Benefits

• £34,531 salary + £6,000 car allowance (plus mileage).
• 35 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.
• Healthcare plan, Cycle2Work and salary exchange schemes.
• Pension: 4% employer contribution (rising to min. 10% after 12 months).
• Death-in-service (4x salary) and critical illness cover after 12 months.
• Supportive environment with modern facilities and strong employer networks.