Technical Assessor in Port Operative

Think FE Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 counselling support

Flexible and family-friendly working

Paid volunteering days

Retail and restaurant discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounted onsite parking

Job summary

Think FE Ltd in Middlesbrough is seeking a Technical Assessor – Port Operative to support apprentices in ports and logistics. You will assess workplace competence, provide feedback, and help learners progress through their apprenticeship.

Experience in ports or cargo operations is valued. An assessor qualification is optional as training toward one is available. This role offers a permanent, full-time contract with development opportunities within a large FE provider.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant vocational discipline.
• Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent Functional Skills).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of apprentices and support their progress.
• Assess occupational competence, practical skills and knowledge.
• Carry out workplace visits, assessments and reviews.
• Complete learner enrolments and initial assessments.
• Identify learning needs and development opportunities.
• Provide coaching, feedback and guidance to learners.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure funding requirements are met.

Skills

Port operations

Logistics experience

Assessment delivery

Coaching & mentoring

Stakeholder relations

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Level 2 Maths and English (or Functional Skills)

Relevant vocational training

Tools

Criminal records checks software

Job description

Technical Assessor – Port Operative

Location: Middlesbrough / Teesside

Salary: £33,504 – £42,199 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Annual Leave: 30 days plus Bank Holidays

Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme

Are you an experienced Port Operative looking to use your industry knowledge in a role where you can help develop the next generation of professionals?

Think FE is working with a well-established and forward-thinking further education college in Middlesbrough to recruit a Technical Assessor – Port Operative.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on experience in ports, logistics or cargo operations who would like to move into apprenticeship assessment and training. Previous assessing experience is useful, but you do not necessarily need to already hold an assessor qualification, as there is an opportunity to work towards one.

The role You will work with apprentices employed within the ports and logistics sector, supporting them to develop and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to successfully complete their apprenticeship.

Drawing on your own industry experience, you will assess learners within the workplace, provide constructive feedback and help them progress towards successful completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of apprentices and supporting them throughout their programme
• Assessing occupational competence, practical skills, knowledge and behaviours
• Carrying out workplace visits, assessments and progress reviews
• Completing learner enrolments, inductions and initial assessments
• Identifying individual learning needs and appropriate development opportunities
• Providing coaching, guidance and constructive feedback
• Monitoring learner progress and ensuring apprentices remain on track
• Building positive relationships with employers and workplace supervisors
• Maintaining accurate assessment and learner records
• Ensuring assessment activity meets apprenticeship, awarding organisation and funding requirements
• Supporting the continued development and growth of apprenticeship provision

What we're looking for

We’re particularly interested in hearing from applicants with substantial practical experience working within a port environment.

Your background could include:

• Loading and unloading cargo
• Cargo handling and movement
• Port or terminal operations
• Operating port equipment or machinery
• Warehousing and logistics within a port environment
• Following operational health and safety procedures
• Supporting, coaching or training colleagues within the workplace

You should also have:

• A Level 3 qualification, or equivalent industry qualification, within a relevant vocational discipline
• Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent Functional Skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisation and time-management abilities
• Confidence working independently and managing your own workload
• The ability to motivate and develop apprentices from a range of backgrounds

A TAQA, CAVA, A1 Assessor Award or equivalent assessor qualification would be advantageous. However, applicants who do not currently hold an assessor qualification can be considered if they are willing to work towards one.

Experience of formally teaching or assessing within a college is not essential if you can demonstrate strong occupational experience and an ability to coach, mentor, train or develop others.

Why consider this opportunity?

This is an opportunity to move away from purely operational port work while still making use of the experience and expertise you have built throughout your career.

You’ll be joining a large further education provider in Teesside with a strong focus on technical education, apprenticeships and employer-led training.

The package includes:

• £33,504 – £42,199 salary
• 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Professional development and funded CPD opportunities
• Training and mentoring
• Career progression opportunities
• Free gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 counselling support
• Flexible and family-friendly working policies
• Paid volunteering days
• Retail and restaurant discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounted onsite parking

If you’ve spent your career working in ports or logistics and would now like to pass that experience on to others, this could be a very rewarding next step.