Trainer/ Assessor in Engineering

Kirklees College; Dundee; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Trainer Assessor to support apprentices in their Engineering Maintenance journey. Candidates should have Assessor and teaching qualifications or be willing to obtain them, alongside relevant engineering experience. This role involves conducting reviews, assessing skills, and ensuring apprentices meet their targets. Competitive salary and staff development opportunities available.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Reduced Metro travel

Qualifications

• Must possess Assessor qualifications.
• Relevant engineering vocational knowledge required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people.

Responsibilities

• Conduct work placed reviews.
• Assess KSBs within college and the workplace.
• Track apprentice progress via E-Portfolio systems.
• Set individual Smart targets for apprentices.
• Liaise effectively with employers.

Skills

Assessor qualifications

Relevant engineering vocational knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

• Job Title: Trainer Assessor
• Salary: £ 29,710- £ 39,948
• Location: PMC/Engineering Centres
• Hours and Weeks per Year: 37 hours / 52 weeks

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors. Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you'll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others. We strive to be better and do better — be part of our story!

Role focus: In the role of Trainer Assessor, you'll predominantly be based at PMC/Engineering Centres and your focus will be on: to work with a caseload of apprentices from sign up through to end point assessment to develop the required knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) held within the Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship Standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct work placed reviews.
• Assess KSBs within college and the workplace.
• Track apprentice progress via E-Portfolio systems.
• Work effectively as part of a team to meet stakeholder expectations.
• Set individual Smart targets for your case load of apprentices.
• Liaising effectively with employers and working closely with work placed mentors.
• Delivery of specific units within mandated qualifications.

Ideally, you'll have your Assessor qualifications and teaching qualification or a wiliness to work towards them. Have relevant engineering vocational knowledge to assess and undertake engineering work placed reviews. It's important that you're able to communicate effectively, engage with young people and stakeholders whilst demonstrating our college values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

Safeguarding Due to the nature of our work, it's essential you&aposre committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You'll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

Closing Date: 07th October 2025. (We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

Proposed Interview Date: tbc

How to Apply: TO APPLY (both External and Internal applicants): Download and complete a copy of the Kirklees College Application Form before clicking "Apply" - you will need to attach your completed form as your application.

Queries: If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact [emailprotected]. Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam and junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted once you have applied.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. Flexible working and wellbeing are supported. Any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest.

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