Engineering NVQ Assessor (Field Based)

Train'd Up; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Train’d Up is seeking a qualified Engineering NVQ Assessor to join our growing engineering delivery team in the West Midlands. You’ll work closely with apprentices and employers, providing assessment, coaching and encouragement that turns workplace experience into recognised achievement.

Supporting apprentices across Level 2, 3 and 4 engineering programmes, you’ll guide learners from induction through to readiness for end-point assessment, mixing employer-site visits with remote support and

Qualifications

• Recognised assessor qualification(s) as listed.
• Engineering qualification at Level 3 or above.
• Experience assessing engineering apprentices or vocational learners.
• Willingness to pursue further teaching qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess practical engineering skills and portfolio evidence with clear feedback.
• Coach apprentices to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours per the apprenticeship standard.
• Carry out regular progress reviews with learners and employers with clear actions.
• Identify learning needs early and provide tailored support to maintain engagement and progress.
• Prepare apprentices for gateway and end-point assessment, including mock assessments.
• Maintain accurate assessment records and learner portfolios meeting funding and quality requirements.
• Work with colleagues on standardisation and quality improvements to learning materials.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion and safe working practices throughout the learner journey.

Skills

Strong communication

Coaching

Relationship-building

Education

Assessor qualifications (CAVA/TAQA/A1/D32-D33)

Level 3 engineering qualification or higher

Teaching/training qualification or willingness to work towards one

Tools

Microsoft Office

e-portfolios

Digital learning systems

Job description

Help skilled apprentices become confident, capable engineers.

Salary: £40,000 basic per annum

Location: West Midlands, with national travel as required

Reporting to: Delivery Manager

Your engineering experience has helped you solve problems, maintain standards and develop practical expertise. Now, use that knowledge to help others build successful careers.

Train’d Up is looking for a qualified Engineering NVQ Assessor to join our growing engineering delivery team in the West Midlands. You’ll work closely with apprentices and employers, providing the assessment, coaching and encouragement that turn workplace experience into recognised achievement.

Why join Train’d Up?

We’re a growing UK apprenticeship provider specialising in Engineering and Rail, with a strong focus on quality, learner success and meaningful employer partnerships.

You’ll join a collaborative team where your technical expertise and professional judgement are valued. This is an opportunity to influence how engineering apprentices develop, contribute ideas to improve our provision and see the direct impact of your work as learners progress towards qualification.

The role

Supporting apprentices across Level 2, 3 and 4 engineering programmes within your area of expertise, you’ll guide learners from induction through to readiness for end-point assessment.

Combining employer-site visits with remote support and classroom delivery where required, you’ll build strong relationships, assess workplace competence and help apprentices apply their learning with confidence.

You will:

• Assess practical engineering skills and portfolio evidence, providing clear, constructive feedback.
• Coach apprentices to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by their apprenticeship standard.
• Carry out regular progress reviews with learners and employers, agreeing clear actions and keeping development on track.
• Identify learning needs early and provide tailored support to maintain engagement and progress.
• Prepare apprentices for gateway and end-point assessment, including mock assessments where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely assessment records and learner portfolios that meet funding, awarding body and quality requirements.
• Work with colleagues on standardisation, quality assurance and improvements to learning materials and delivery.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion and safe working practices throughout the learner journey.

What you’ll bring

You’ll be a qualified assessor with credible engineering experience and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly. Just as importantly, you’ll know how to encourage learners, challenge them constructively and recognise when they need extra support.

• A recognised assessor qualification, such as CAVA, an appropriate TAQA assessor award, A1 or D32/D33.
• A relevant engineering qualification at Level 3 or above, supported by substantial industry experience and demonstrable occupational competence.
• Experience assessing engineering apprentices or vocational learners.
• Strong communication, coaching and relationship-building skills.
• Good organisation and the ability to manage a learner caseload, competing priorities and accurate records.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, e-portfolios and digital learning systems.
• A teaching or training qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• The ability to travel regularly to employer sites across the West Midlands and nationally when required.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are preferred.

We’d also welcome:

• Experience supporting engineering apprenticeship standards and preparing learners for end-point assessment.
• An IQA qualification or experience of internal quality assurance.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship funding and awarding body requirements.
• Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs or SEND.
• An interest in curriculum development and improving engineering training.

Put your expertise to work shaping future talent

If you take pride in engineering standards and want to help apprentices achieve their potential, we’d like to hear from you.