Work-Based Training Advisor

National Skills Agency; Bradford; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training organization in West Yorkshire is seeking a Work-Based Training Advisor to support apprentices in Level 3-4 engineering programmes. The role involves delivering assessments, providing coaching, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have assessor qualifications and a strong background in engineering. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and various healthcare schemes.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Healthcare plan

Pension with employer contribution

Death-in-service cover

Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Assessor qualification is essential.
• Level 3+ engineering/manufacturing qualifications are required.
• Experience in assessing or training within engineering or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessments and training in line with apprenticeship standards.
• Provide coaching and progress reviews for apprentices.
• Develop individual learning plans and support for EPA.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisation skills

Caseload management skills

Education

Assessor qualification (TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/D33)

Level 3+ engineering/manufacturing qualifications

Teaching qualification

Job description

Work-Based Training Advisor

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: £34,531 + £6,000 car allowance

Contract: Full Time

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Work-Based Training Advisor to support apprentices on Level 3-4 engineering and manufacturing programmes (electrical/electronic bias). The role focuses on high-quality assessment, training delivery and learner support, ensuring apprentices gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver workplace assessments and knowledge-based training in line with apprenticeship standards.
• Provide coaching, progress reviews and constructive feedback.
• Develop and monitor individual learning plans and support apprentices preparing for EPA.
• Build strong employer relationships and ensure workplaces are suitable for training.
• Maintain compliant learner records and contribute to internal quality assurance.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and data protection standards are upheld.

Qualifications & Experience

• Assessor qualification (TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/D33) - essential.
• Level 3+ engineering/manufacturing qualifications - essential.
• Teaching qualification - desirable.
• Experience in assessing or training within engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong industry background; power generation experience desirable.
• Excellent communication, organisation and caseload management skills.

Benefits

• £34,531 salary + £6,000 car allowance (plus mileage).
• 35 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.
• Healthcare plan, Cycle2Work and salary exchange schemes.
• Pension: 4% employer contribution (rising to min. 10% after 12 months).
• Death-in-service (4x salary) and critical illness cover after 12 months.
• Supportive environment with modern facilities and strong employer networks.