Trainer/ Assessor in Engineering

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

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks a Trainer Assessor to support apprentices in the engineering field. The role involves assessing knowledge, skills, and behaviours, conducting reviews, and setting targets. Candidates should possess Assessor qualifications, have relevant engineering knowledge, and demonstrate strong communication skills. The position offers development opportunities and various benefits while promoting safeguarding and welfare for young individuals.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Reduced Metro travel

Staff development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have Assessor qualifications and relevant engineering knowledge.
• Willingness to obtain teaching qualification is essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Work with apprentices from sign-up to assessment.
• Conduct workplace reviews and assess KSBs.
• Liaise with employers and monitor apprentice progress.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relevant engineering vocational knowledge

Ability to engage with young people

Education

Assessor qualifications

Teaching qualification or willingness to obtain

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’re a successful college, continually striving to be better and to do better.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 caseload of apprentices.
• Liaise effectively with employers and work closely with work placed mentors.
• Deliver specific units within mandated qualifications.

Qualifications and Skills

Ideally, you'll have your Assessor qualifications and a teaching qualification or a willingness to work towards them. Have relevant engineering vocational knowledge to assess and undertake engineering work placed reviews.

Strong communication skills, ability to engage with young people and stakeholders, and a commitment to Kirklees College values: Kindness, Unity and Excellence. It's essential you are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits and Development

Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme and financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. Benefits include an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts, and reduced Metro travel. The college is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and supports flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance and wellbeing. Any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with Department for Education guidance.

Additional Information

Closing Date: 07 October 2025. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Proposed Interview Date: to be confirmed. For applications, download and complete the Kirklees College Application Form and attach it when applying. For queries about the role or process, please contact [emailprotected]. Please check emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam/junk folders).

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if there is substantial interest. AoC Jobs postings are often direct from the college or employing organisation. If you would like to hear about interim and/or permanent roles handled by AoC Recruitment, please send your CV to [emailprotected].