Engineering Assessor

Belcan; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a Technical Trainer (Assessor) in Newcastle upon Tyne to deliver and assess engineering training programmes for apprentices, ensuring compliance with apprenticeship standards. You will support learners through development journeys, verify assessments, and maintain accurate records.

The role requires Level 3/5 Teaching qualifications (or equivalent) and aims to uphold Zero Harm standards while updating course content and materials as needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Deliver, assess, and internally verify engineering training programmes for apprentices.
• Mentor apprentices through their development journey and ensure compliance with apprenticeship standards.
• Maintain training materials, lesson plans, and schemes of work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, assess, and internally verify engineering courses up to Level 2.
• Assess and internally verify Level 3 competencies in line with apprenticeship standards.
• Coordinate, monitor, and ensure timely completion of all elements of apprenticeship programmes.
• Mentor apprentices in developing knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to achieve apprenticeship standards.
• Develop and maintain engineering training materials, including lesson plans and schemes of work.
• Use One File to maintain accurate learner records and evidence of learning.
• Review and update course content, delivery methods, and working practices to meet future business needs.
• Maintain continuous professional development and keep industry knowledge up to date.
• Promote and uphold a strong Zero Harm culture and ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.

Skills

Apprenticeship delivery

Learner assessment

Course documentation

Record keeping

CPD

Education

Teaching qualification Level 3/5

TA-QA (optional)

Assessor/Award qualification

Tools

One File

Job description

Technical Trainer

Start date: 16/11/2026 (ASAP)

End date: 6 months (with potential to transition into a permanent role)

Location: CA Parsons Works , Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2YL

Onsite, Hybrid, Remote: Onsite 5 days a week

Working Hours: 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday with a Half hour lunch break and 7:30am to 12:30pm Friday with No lunch break.

Overtime: N/A

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Additional compliance required/ to be obtained : Enhanced DBS

Role Overview

As a Technical Trainer (Assessor), you will be responsible for delivering, assessing, and internally verifying engineering training programmes, while supporting apprentices through their development journey and ensuring compliance with apprenticeship standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver, assess, and internally verify engineering courses up to Level 2.
• Assess and internally verify Level 3 competencies in line with apprenticeship standards.
• Coordinate, monitor, and ensure timely completion of all elements of apprenticeship programmes.
• Mentor apprentices in developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to achieve their apprenticeship standards.
• Develop and maintain engineering training materials, including lesson plans and schemes of work.
• Use One File to maintain accurate learner records and evidence of learning.
• Review and update course content, delivery methods, and working practices to meet future business needs.
• Maintain continuous professional development and keep industry knowledge up to date.
• Promote and uphold a strong Zero Harm culture and ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Machining,Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Level 3 or Level 5 Teaching Qualification (or equivalent).
• Training Assessment and Quality Assurance Award (TA-QA) - desired
• D32/D33 or A1 Assessor Award/ D34 or V1 Verifier Award- desired
• Ability to obtain, or currently hold, Enhanced DBS Clearance, including Adult's and Children's Barred List checks.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan