Mechanical Engineering Training Officer

Matchtech; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech seeks a Mechanical Engineering Training Officer to support apprentices through teaching, assessment and mentoring. The role covers in-centre and workplace delivery, learner progression from initial assessment to EPA, and building strong employer engagement.

You will plan schemes of work, assess progress, and provide feedback while ensuring safeguarding and quality standards are met. A key focus is continuous CPD and adherence to apprenticeship standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Provide effective Information, Advice and Guidance during and at the end of the apprenticeship.

Skills

Level 3 engineering competence

Apprentice support

Apprenticeship standards knowledge

Functional Skills knowledge

Communication skills

Organisation and mentoring

Safeguarding commitment

Assessment, QA and progress monitoring

Assessor qualification desirable

Teaching/IQA experience advantageous

Curriculum design or Ofsted knowledge

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

Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic engineering professionals who are passionate about training, assessment and learner success.