Mechanical Engineering Assessor

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Workington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited in Workington is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Assessor to move from the shop floor to an educational role, delivering and assessing engineering training with real impact.

You will support apprentices, conduct workplace assessments, review learner progress, and work with employers to ensure programmes are completed successfully. Full assessor training is provided; 37-hour weeks, Monday to Friday, with strong holidays and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering knowledge and experience.
• Level 3 qualification or higher.
• No prior assessor experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support apprentices working towards Mechanical Engineering qualifications.
• Carry out workplace assessments, progress reviews, and learner coaching.
• Work closely with employers to support apprentice development.
• Full assessor training and qualifications provided.
• 37-hour week, Monday to Friday.
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Level 3 qualification or higher

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Assessor (BBBH275141) Workington, England

Salary: GBP29000 - GBP42000 per annum

Mechanical Engineering Assessor (Full Training Provided)

Workington

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to step away from the tools and into a rewarding role where you can support and develop the next generation of engineers?

Do you want a career that offers exceptional holidays, a market-leading pension, excellent job security, and the opportunity to make a real difference to apprentices' careers?

This leading education provider has an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality engineering apprenticeships and training programmes. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineering Assessor to join their expanding engineering team. The college is known for investing heavily in staff development and offers excellent long-term progression opportunities.

In this role, you will support and assess apprentices working towards Mechanical Engineering qualifications. You will carry out workplace assessments, review learner progress, provide coaching and mentoring, and work closely with employers to ensure apprentices successfully complete their programmes. Full assessor training and qualifications will be provided for candidates looking to move into education.

The ideal candidate will have strong Mechanical Engineering knowledge and experience, along with a Level 3 qualification. Previous assessing experience is not required, just a passion for engineering and a desire to help others succeed.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, or Technician looking to move into a stable and rewarding career while benefiting from outstanding holidays, pension, and professional development.

The Role:

• Assess and support apprentices working towards Mechanical Engineering qualifications
• Carry out workplace assessments, progress reviews, and learner coaching
• Work closely with employers to support apprentice development
• Full assessor training and qualifications provided
• 37-hour week, Monday to Friday
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

The Person:

• Mechanical Engineering background
• Level 3 qualification or higher
• Strong industry experience within Mechanical Engineering
• Interested in moving into an assessor or apprenticeship support role
• No assessing experience required
• Passionate about helping learners develop successful engineering careers