Field based Assessor - Engineering Apprenticeships

Train'd Up; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Train’d Up in the UK is seeking two Engineering Apprenticeship Assessors to cover the Midlands or North East England, with nationwide travel as required. You will assess Levels 2–4 apprenticeships, collaborate with employers to plan and deliver the required KSBs, and prepare learners for end-point assessments.

The role suits experienced assessors or industry engineers transitioning into training, with IT literacy, willingness to travel, and a strong focus on learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Industry-relevant engineering qualification (Level 3 or higher).
• Chartered or certified evidence of competence in your engineering discipline.
• Assessor qualification (e.g. CAVA, TAQA, A1/D32-D33) or willingness to obtain it.
• Teaching or training qualification (e.g. CertEd, PGCE, or equivalent) or willingness to work toward it.
• Experience delivering or assessing engineering apprenticeships.
• Strong communication, coaching and influencing skills.
• Ability to travel frequently to employer sites; full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle (or access) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and assess apprentices using blended learning to deliver KSBs.
• Provide ongoing guidance, coaching and pastoral support to learners.
• Carry out workplace visits, reviews and progress meetings with learners and employers.
• Prepare learners for end-point assessments, mock assessments and final qualification assessments.
• Assess, monitor, and document progress against training plans and standards.
• Identify skills gaps and recommend developmental actions or interventions.
• Liaise with employers to organise work experience placements and training needs.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Influencing

IT literacy

Public speaking

Education

Engineering qualification (Level 3+)

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

Teaching qualification (CertEd/PGCE)

Chartered/certified competence in engineering

Tools

MS Office

Blended learning tools

Documentation & records

Job description

Role Title: Engineering Apprenticeship Assessor

Reporting to: Delivery Manager

Location: Midlands or North East England, with national travel as required

Company Information

Train’d Up is a growing UK apprenticeship provider specialising in Engineering and Rail qualifications. With a strong reputation for high quality, compliance, and learner success, we are expanding our delivery capacity across engineering disciplines to meet sector demand and support learners to excel under apprenticeship standards.

We're searching for two Engineering Apprenticeship Assessors to join our growing team. You can either be based in the West Midlands or in the North East of England to cover our clients based in your area.

Role Purpose

The Engineering Assessor ensures high-quality professional delivery and assessment across Levels 2, 3 & 4 apprenticeship standards. You will work directly with apprentices and employers to support delivery of the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs) required by the standards, guiding learners from induction through to end-point assessment.

We encourage applications from experienced assessors/educators and industry-qualified engineers interested in transitioning into training. You must be IT literate, comfortable with travel to employer sites, and committed to excellent learner outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery, Assessment & Learner Support

• Support and assess apprentices using blended learning (workplace, classroom, remote) to deliver the full suite of KSBs.
• Provide ongoing guidance, coaching and pastoral support to learners.
• Carry out workplace visits, reviews and progress meetings with learners and employers.
• Prepare learners for end-point assessments, mock assessments and final qualification assessments.
• Assess, monitor, and document progress against training plans and standards.
• Identify skills gaps and recommend developmental actions or interventions.
• Administration, Records & Compliance
• Maintain accurate registers, schemes of work, assessment records, reports, evaluations and portfolio documentation.
• Ensure all records, evidence and reporting meet DfE, awarding body, and apprenticeship funding audit requirements.
• Produce returns, performance data and reports as required by directors or senior management.
• Assist with enrolment, interviewing, recruitment and induction of new learners.
• Assist in marketing and promoting Train’d Up’s engineering programmes.
• Contribute to curriculum development and improvement of training materials.
• Liaise with employers to organise work experience placements, monitor these placements, and align on training needs.
• Work collaboratively as part of the engineering delivery team and across the business to support integration with other functions.
• Participate in internal quality assurance, standardisation and moderation activities.
• Contribute expertise to drive continuous improvement in engineering provision.

Health, Safety & Professional Conduct

• Promote and enforce safe working practices in all settings (workshops, employer premises, training sites).
• Uphold the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work.
• Maintain plant, machines or practical resources where practicable.
• Engage in required training (e.g. safeguarding, health & safety) and professional development.
• Undertake other duties reasonably required of the role, maintaining flexibility.

Whilst this job description covers the main duties and responsibilities of the role, it is not exhaustive. You are expected to undertake any other reasonable duties within your capabilities and the scope of the post as specified by your manager.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Completion & Success Rate: ≥ 90% of apprentices achieve successful End-Point Assessment (EPA) outcomes within planned timescales.
• Progress & Retention: Low dropout rate; proactive interventions reduce delays and maintain learner engagement.
• Compliance: 100% of learner files, evidence and progress documentation fully audit compliant; zero critical audit errors.
• Quality Delivery: Positive feedback from learners and employers; successful outcomes in observations, internal quality assurance and standardisation.
• Employer Engagement: Strong employer satisfaction, timely communication and effective partnership working to support apprentice progress.
• Professional Development: Full participation in CPD, quality meetings and continuous improvement activities.

Person Specification

• Industry-relevant engineering qualification (Level 3 or higher) and substantial vocational experience.
• Chartered or certified evidence of competence in your engineering discipline.
• Assessor qualification (e.g. CAVA, TAQA, A1/D32-D33) or willingness to obtain it.
• Teaching or training qualification (e.g. CertEd, PGCE, or equivalent) or willingness to work toward it.
• Experience or aptitude in assessing apprentices / vocational learners.
• Strong communication, coaching and influencing skills.
• Ability to travel frequently to employer sites; full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle (or access) preferred.
• Experience delivering or assessing in engineering apprenticeships.
• Experience in curriculum development, employer liaison or work placement coordination.
• Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) or moderation experience or qualification.
• Knowledge of DfE/apprenticeship funding regulations, awarding bodies, and endpoint assessments.
• Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs / SEND.