NPORS Instructor / NVQ Assessor

Readypower Canada

Nottingham

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 34,000

Part time

12 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Long service awards
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Critical illness scheme
Cycle to work and tech scheme
Holiday purchase scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

Readypower Rail Services is seeking a part-time NPORS Instructor/NVQ Assessor based at our Nottingham Depot. The role includes nationwide travel to customer sites to deliver NPORS training and NVQ assessments.

The ideal candidate will have NPORS Instructor status, NVQ Assessor experience in construction, and Level 3 AET and CPD records, with good IT and driving license. CPD maintained and CPD records kept up to date.

Qualifications

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or equivalent.
  • Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment or equivalent.
  • Current NPORS Registered Instructor status.
  • Qualified and competent NVQ Assessor with experience in construction.
  • Proven experience delivering plant operator training and assessments.
  • Evidence of maintaining Continuing Professional Development (CPD) records.

Responsibilities

  • Develop understanding of Network Rail competence management requirements and support the business.
  • Ensure training and assessment follow approved protocols and course materials.
  • Coordinate with trainees on training/assessment timings and plans.
  • Follow instructions from Training Delivery Manager and Head of Training.

Skills

NPORS Instructor
NVQ Assessor
Driving Licence
CPD Records
IT Skills
Plant training delivery

Education

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET)
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
NVQ Assessor qualification

Job description

Looking for the next step in your career? Join our team!

Readypower Rail Services is looking for a NPORS Instructor / NVQ Assessor.

This is a part-time (27 hours per week), permanent opportunity, based primarily from our Nottingham Depot. The role requires travel nationally to customer and operational sites.

The ideal candidate will deliver NPORS accredited and compliant training, testing and NVQ assessments to Readypower employees and external customers.

The Role
  • Develop an understanding of Network Rail competence management requirements and undertake any necessary training to support the business
  • Ensure training and assessment are done in line with approved protocols, guidelines or prescribed course materials
  • Liaise with trainees and check training / assessment timings are planned
  • Follow training plans and instructions from the Training Delivery Manager and Head of Training
  • Complete paperwork and CPD records fully and correctly and in a timely manner for submission to Management upon request
  • Keep up to date with the latest training or assessment protocols, standards and course materials
  • Attended standardisations meetings to keep up to date with standards and company processes
  • Be familiar with NPORS and Awarding Organisation competence standards
Essential Requirements
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) (or equivalent)
  • Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (or equivalent)
  • Current NPORS Registered Instructor status
  • Qualified and competent NVQ Assessor with experience assessing vocational competence within the construction industry
  • Proven experience delivering plant operator training and assessments
  • Evidence of maintaining Continuing Professional Development (CPD) records
  • Good IT skills with the ability to maintain accurate training, assessment and certification records
  • Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable Requirements
  • Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification
  • Experience delivering commercial NPORS training courses
  • Knowledge of CPCS and other plant competency schemes
  • Experience working within an Approved Training Centre
  • Experience of audits with awarding organisations
  • Willing to work towards other NPORS Instructor Categories
Mandatory NPORS Instructor Competencies
  • Tracked Excavator (Above 10 Tonnes)
  • Wheeled Excavator (Above 10 Tonnes)
  • Excavator as a Crane
  • Slinger / Signaller
  • Plant Machinery Marshal
  • Excavation Marshal (Banksman)
  • Plant Mover
  • Telehandler
  • Telehandler – Suspended Loads
  • Forward Tipping Dumper
  • Rear Tipping Dumper
  • Ride-on Road Roller
Contract Type
  • Permanent, part time
Location
  • Nottingham, NG11 0DF
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Long service awards
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Critical illness scheme
  • Cycle to work and tech scheme
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave schemes
Closing Date
  • 11 September 2026
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