Engineering Trainer/Assessor

Dovetail and Slate; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking an Engineering Trainer/Assessor in the North West to deliver training and assess learners against occupational standards, in both workshop and workplace settings. You'll manage a caseload of learners, plan assessments, deliver sessions, and prepare learners for end-point assessment, traveling between sites and coordinating with employers.

The role requires engineering industry experience, Level 3+ qualification, A1 Assessors Award, and a full UK driving licence; you

Qualifications

• Industry experience in an engineering discipline.
• A relevant engineering qualification at Level 3 or above.
• A1 Assessors Award or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel between sites.
• Desirable: recognised assessing qualification.
• Desirable: experience delivering training or assessing in FE settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering training to learners and apprentices in the workshop and classroom.
• Carry out workplace assessments against apprenticeship standards.
• Plan and conduct progress reviews to keep learners on track.
• Prepare apprentices for end point assessment.
• Give clear, constructive feedback to help learners move forward.
• Maintain accurate learner records and build relationships with employers.

Skills

Engineering experience

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

A1 Assessors Award

Job description

Engineering Trainer/Assessor

Permanent - Full time

Location: the North West

Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 per annum

Are you an experienced engineering professional looking to pass your skills on to the next generation of technicians?

About the Role

A further education provider in the North West is looking for an Engineering Trainer/Assessor to deliver training and assess learners against occupational standards, both in the workshop and in the workplace. You'll manage a caseload of learners and apprentices, planning assessments, delivering training sessions and preparing learners for end point assessment.

You’ll work closely with employers across the area, so you’ll need to be comfortable travelling between sites and managing your own diary alongside your delivery and assessment work.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engineering training to learners and apprentices in the workshop and classroom.
• Carrying out workplace assessments against apprenticeship standards.
• Planning and conducting progress reviews, keeping learners on track to achieve.
• Preparing apprentices for end point assessment.
• Giving clear, constructive feedback that helps learners move forward.
• Maintaining accurate learner records in line with awarding body requirements.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with employers across the area.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Industry experience in an engineering discipline
• A relevant engineering qualification at Level 3 or above
• A1 Assessors Award or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel between sites

Desirable (but not essential):

• A recognised assessing qualification
• Experience delivering training or assessing in a further education setting

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time role
• Opportunity to shape the training of future engineers

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.

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