Mechanical Engineering Trainer Assessor

Boston Rose; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Company pension

Electric car scheme

Staff discounts

Home office equipment provided

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Boston Rose Limited in Heathrow is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Tutor/Assessor to deliver Level 3 Mechanical Fitting & Assembly training to apprentices at Heathrow and across Greater London, and to assess Level 2 and Level 3 engineering apprentices.

The role requires a recognised teaching qualification and an assessing qualification, with substantial mechanical engineering experience, strong communication and travel to employer sites.

Qualifications

• Qualified in teaching or training (AET, CertEd, PGCE) or equivalent.
• Qualified to assess (CAVA, A1, TAQA) or equivalent.
• Level 3+ Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Level 3 Mechanical Fitting & Assembly training to engineering apprentices.
• Assess Level 2 and Level 3 engineering apprentices across a range of standards.
• Conduct workplace visits, learner progress reviews and practical assessments.
• Support apprentices in developing their technical knowledge, practical skills and competencies.
• Prepare learners for end-point assessments.
• Maintain accurate learner records, portfolios and assessment documentation.
• Work closely with employers to ensure training meets industry standards and requirements.

Skills

Teaching & training

Assessment

Communication

IT skills

Education

Teaching qualification (AET/CertEd/PGCE)

Assessing qualification (CAVA/A1/TAQA)

Level 3+ Mechanical Engineering qualification

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Tutor / Assessor Heathrow

Location: Heathrow / West London
Salary: £40,000 per annum, with the opportunity to increase to £41,200
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Boston Rose is working with a growing national apprenticeship training provider seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Tutor / Assessor to support the delivery and assessment of engineering apprenticeships across Heathrow and Greater London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Engineering Tutor or Assessor with a strong mechanical engineering background to join an established provider delivering high-quality apprenticeship training.

The successful candidate will initially focus on delivering Level 3 Mechanical Fitting & Assembly training to apprentices at a major employer based at Heathrow Airport, before expanding into assessing engineering apprentices across Greater London.

The Role

• Deliver Level 3 Mechanical Fitting & Assembly training to engineering apprentices.

• Assess Level 2 and Level 3 engineering apprentices across a range of standards.

• Conduct workplace visits, learner progress reviews and practical assessments.

• Support apprentices in developing their technical knowledge, practical skills and competencies.

• Prepare learners for end-point assessments.

• Maintain accurate learner records, portfolios and assessment documentation.

• Work closely with employers to ensure training meets industry standards and requirements.

Essential Requirements

• A recognised teaching or training qualification, such as AET, CertEd, PGCE or equivalent.

• A recognised assessing qualification, such as CAVA, A1, TAQA or equivalent.

• A Level 3 or higher qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Substantial industry experience in mechanical fitting, assembly, engineering maintenance or electromechanical engineering.

• Experience delivering training or assessing vocational learners.

• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.

• Willingness to travel to employer sites across Greater London.

Previous experience delivering or assessing engineering apprenticeships would be particularly advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000 starting salary, with the opportunity to increase to £41,200

• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

• Company pension scheme

• Electric car scheme

• Staff discounts

• Home office equipment provided

• Ongoing professional development opportunities