Skills Trainer Assessor – Engineering

Job Title: Skills Trainer Assessor – Engineering
Salary:

• Unqualified: £30,282 – £33,058 per annum (plus £2,000 annual Market Rate Allowance)

• Qualified (L3 TAQA or equivalent): £32,102 – £35,037 per annum (plus £4,000 annual MRA)

• Qualified (L4 TAQA or equivalent): £34,035 – £37,141 per annum (plus £4,000 annual MRA)
  Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round
  Contract: Permanent
  Location: Peterborough

Empower the Next Generation: Become a Skills Trainer Assessor – Engineering!

Are you passionate about developing future engineers? Do you enjoy seeing learners succeed in both classroom and workplace environments?

An exciting full-time opportunity has arisen for a Skills Trainer Assessor – Engineering to join a high-performing team at a leading South Lincolnshire education provider. This is your chance to inspire and coach the next generation of engineers by supporting apprentices and work-based learners in achieving their goals.

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: Help shape the careers of aspiring engineers through meaningful mentorship and guidance.

• Professional Development: We support your growth with training and CPD opportunities, including the chance to gain assessor qualifications if not already held.

• Team Culture: Be part of a committed, industry-experienced team focused on quality and learner success.

• Attractive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary, annual market rate allowance, excellent pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of apprentices and work-based learners, planning and delivering high-quality assessments aligned to apprenticeship standards and frameworks.

• Support learners in achieving their qualifications on time through effective coaching, review meetings, and practical support.

• Liaise with employers to ensure training meets industry needs and standards.

• Maintain accurate records of learner progress and provide timely, constructive feedback.

• Promote a positive learning environment, both in the college and in the workplace.

What We’re Looking For:

• Recent, relevant industry experience within the engineering sector.

• Hands-on, high-level technical skills in your trade area.

• A minimum of Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent).

• A Level 3 or 4 Assessor qualification (e.g. TAQA), or willingness to work towards this within 6 months.

• A passion for education and the ability to motivate and inspire learners to achieve their best.

Benefits Include:

• 25-30 days annual leave (dependent on contract type) plus Bank Holidays and additional Christmas closure

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Free on-site parking and access to on-site gym facilities

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives

• Opportunities for CPD and career progression

Ready to take your engineering experience to the next level by shaping future talent?
Apply today and become part of a thriving education team that values passion, knowledge, and practical industry experience.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a market-leading education recruitment company, specialising in the supply of staff across all areas of the education sector – including teaching, student support, and non-teaching roles. If this vacancy isn’t the right fit, we welcome your CV and encourage you to contact our team to explore other opportunities.

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Roles may involve work with under-18s or vulnerable adults. Where applicable, offers of employment will be subject to appropriate vetting, which may include enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, barred list checks, references, right to work checks, and where relevant, PVG Scheme registration (Scotland) or Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration (Wales). All checks will be carried out in accordance with relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance, such as Keeping Children Safe in Education (England).

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