Fabrication & Welding Assessor — On‑Site Mentor

Dovetail and Slate; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking an experienced Fabrication & Welding Assessor to join our Yorkshire and the Humber team. You will support apprentices, visiting workplaces to assess competence and monitor progress.

You will work with employers to ensure on-site support and guide learners through End-Point Assessment, providing timely feedback. Essential qualification: NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication & Welding; driving licence and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication & Welding (or equivalent).
• Substantial industry experience in fabrication and welding.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and is willing to travel to employer sites.
• Desirable: TAQA or A1 assessing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of fabrication and welding apprentices.
• Carrying out regular workplace visits to assess competence and monitor progress.
• Completing assessment documentation and maintaining accurate learner records.
• Coaching apprentices to achieve apprenticeship standards and End-Point Assessment preparation.
• Monitoring off-the-job training and ensuring apprenticeship requirements are met.
• Attending standardisation meetings and continuing professional development activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Travel to employer sites

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication & Welding (or equivalent)

Job description

Dovetail and Slate is seeking an experienced Fabrication & Welding Assessor to join our Yorkshire and the Humber team. You will support apprentices, visiting workplaces to assess competence and monitor progress.

You will work with employers to ensure on-site support and guide learners through End-Point Assessment, providing timely feedback. Essential qualification: NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication & Welding; driving licence and willingness to travel.