Overhead Line - Training Assessor

Ipsum; Barlaston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension plan

Career development & qualifications

Virtual GP & mental health support

Cycle to Work

Discount club

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking an experienced Overhead Line Person Training Assessor in Stoke-on-Trent to deliver high-quality training for the electrical distribution sector. You will assess learner competence against industry standards and help develop the next generation of professionals in overhead line work.

With a strong background in overhead line operations and a passion for teaching, you will support learners through practical and theoretical sessions, ensure fair assessments, and maintain thorough

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant electrical, engineering or utility discipline.
• Extensive practical experience within overhead line or electrical distribution industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of overhead line construction and maintenance.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to motivate and develop learners.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality overhead line training programmes to learners across the electrical distribution industry.
• Plan, prepare and deliver practical and theoretical training sessions and conduct examinations and assessments.
• Assess candidates in accordance with examination and assessment strategy for relevant programmes and qualifications.
• Examine and assess learners against agreed criteria, ensuring consistency and fairness.
• Maintain accurate learner records and assessment documentation and support IQA quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

IT skills

Education

Level 3 electrical/engineering qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overhead Line Person Training Assessor

Location: Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

Employment Type: Full time

Working Hours: (Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week with overtime opportunities available)

What s in it for you

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you re not just taking a job, you re starting a career with real support behind it.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!?
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Overhead Line Person Training Assessor to join our growing training team. This is an excellent opportunity for an industry professional with extensive overhead line experience to develop the next generation of electrical distribution professionals.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality overhead line training programmes, assessing learner competence against industry standards. If you have significant overhead line experience and are passionate about developing others, we'd like to hear from you. Whether you are already an experienced trainer or looking to move into training and assessment, this is an exciting opportunity to build a rewarding career while helping shape the next generation of industry professionals.

As a Overhead Line Person Training Assessor you will

• Deliver high-quality Overhead Line Person training programmes to learners across the electrical distribution industry.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging practical and theoretical training sessions and conduct examinations and assessments in line with occupational standards for learning and development.
• Assess candidates in accordance with the examination and assessment strategy for relevant programmes and qualifications.
• Examine and assess learners against agreed criteria, ensuring consistency, fairness and compliance.
• Support invigilators and ensure examination activities comply with industry regulations and best practice.
• Review assessment applications and learner-generated evidence, including claims for unit exemptions and equivalency.
• Maintain accurate learner records and assessment documentation.
• Work closely with the Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) to maintain quality assurance standards.
• Attend and actively contribute to standardisation meetings, quality reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain impartiality throughout the assessment process and declare any actual or potential conflicts of interest.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental procedures.

About you

• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant electrical, engineering or utility discipline.
• Extensive practical experience within the overhead line or electrical distribution industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of overhead line construction, maintenance and operational practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop learners.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or equivalent).
• Level 3 Assessor Qualification (CAVA or equivalent).
• Relevant utility industry authorisations or competency certifications.

Applicants who do not currently hold teaching or assessor qualifications will be supported to achieve:

• Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
• Level 3 Assessor Qualification.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing professional development and funded training.
• Support to achieve recognised teaching and assessor qualifications.
• The opportunity to play a key role in developing the future workforce of the UK's electrical distribution industry.

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