Engineering Operative Assessor

Dovetail And Slate Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Ltd is seeking an Engineering Operative Assessor to deliver high-quality apprenticeship training within the Engineering Operative pathway, supporting learners and employers from day one through to completion. You’ll manage your own caseload, building strong working relationships and ensuring guidance and feedback help each apprentice progress.

The role starts on 14 October 2026 in East Riding of Yorkshire, focusing on delivering training aligned to the Engineering Operative

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2/3 qualification in Engineering Operative Maintenance or equivalent.
• Strong practical engineering background and experience of the trade.
• Ability to engage, motivate and support learners.
• Desirable: Assessor or IQA qualification.
• We'll support the right candidate to achieve this qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training aligned to the Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard.
• Manage an individual apprentice caseload, including learning, assessment, reviews and timely completions.
• Support apprentices through their full journey, from onboarding to Gateway and End-Point Assessment.
• Provide constructive, professional feedback to support development and achievement.
• Ensure all training activity meets required quality and compliance standards.

Skills

Practical engineering background

Ability to engage learners

Education

Level 2/3 qualification in Engineering Operative Maintenance or equivalent

Assessor or IQA qualification (Desirable)

Job description

Engineering Operative Assessor

Permanent - Full time

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire

Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum

About the Role

You’ll join an education provider to deliver high-quality apprenticeship training within the Engineering Operative pathway, supporting apprentices from their first day through to successful completion. You’ll manage your own caseload, building strong working relationships with learners and employers while ensuring every apprentice receives the guidance and feedback they need to progress. This role is due to start on 14 October 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training aligned to the Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard.
• Manage an individual apprentice caseload, including learning, assessment, reviews and timely completions.
• Support apprentices through their full journey, from onboarding to Gateway and End-Point Assessment.
• Provide constructive, professional feedback to support development and achievement.
• Ensure all training activity meets required quality and compliance standards.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Minimum Level 2/3 qualification in Engineering Operative Maintenance or equivalent
• Strong practical engineering background and experience of the trade
• Ability to engage, motivate and support learners

Desirable (but not essential):

• Assessor or IQA qualification
• Don't hold an assessor qualification yet? We'll support the right candidate to achieve this.

If you're ready to bring your engineering expertise into a role that shapes the next generation of technicians, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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