Mechanical Engineering Training Officer

Matchtech; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Career development

Job summary

Matchtech is recruiting for a Mechanical Engineering Training Officer to support engineering apprentices in the North West. The role involves delivering high-quality teaching, assessing progress, mentoring learners and coordinating with employers to plan off-the-job training.

You will carry out learner reviews, prepare schemes of work and ensure compliance with apprenticeship standards and safeguarding policies. This permanent, on-site position offers development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organisation and mentoring skills are essential.
• Experience supporting apprentices or learners in engineering/training environment.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship standards and Functional Skills.
• Assessor qualification desirable; teaching or IQA experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging engineering teaching, workshops and one-to-one support in-centre and in the workplace.
• Support learners from initial assessment through gateway to EPA.
• Plan and deliver schemes of work, lesson plans and learning resources.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Mentoring

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification

Job description

Our client, a well-established training provider in the North West, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Training Officer to support apprentices throughout their learning journey. This permanent role involves delivering high-quality teaching, assessment and mentoring, helping learners develop the technical skills, knowledge and behaviours required to complete their engineering apprenticeship and progress into employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging engineering teaching, workshops and one-to-one support in-centre and in the workplace
• Support learners from initial assessment through to gateway and End Point Assessment (EPA)
• Plan and deliver schemes of work, lesson plans and relevant learning resources
• Assess learners' skills, knowledge and behaviours in line with apprenticeship standards
• Mark work and provide constructive feedback to support learner improvement
• Embed and assess Functional Skills where appropriate
• Prepare learners for examinations, mock assessments and EPA
• Carry out regular learner and employer reviews, maintaining accurate training plans and learner records using OneFile

Employer and Learner Engagement:

• Liaise with employers to understand apprenticeship and training requirements
• Coordinate off-the-job training with workshop tutors
• Build strong relationships with employers and maintain engagement throughout each programme
• Provide effective Information, Advice and Guidance during and at the end of the apprenticeship

Quality, Safeguarding and Compliance:

• Deliver learner inductions covering assessment, quality assurance, EPA, equality and health and safety
• Monitor learner progress, retention and motivation, implementing appropriate interventions when required
• Work closely with the Quality team and respond effectively to IQA and Ofsted feedback
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusivity, safeguarding, Prevent, British Values, online safety and wellbeing
• Maintain continuing professional development and attend standardisation meetings

Job Requirements:

• Occupational competence in engineering at a minimum of Level 3
• Experience of supporting apprentices or learners in an engineering or training environment
• Knowledge of apprenticeship standards and Functional Skills
• Strong communication, organisation and mentoring skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting a safe, inclusive learning environment
• Understanding of assessment, quality assurance and learner progress monitoring
• An assessor qualification is desirable, with teaching or internal quality assurance experience advantageous
• Experience of curriculum design or Ofsted inspections would be beneficial

Benefits:

• Permanent opportunity within an established engineering training environment
• Opportunity to inspire and support the next generation of engineers
• Varied teaching, assessment and employer engagement responsibilities
• Ongoing professional development and continuing professional development opportunities
• Collaborative working with tutors, employers and quality professionals