Vehicle Mechanic Assessor

In Cork; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence recruitment agency is seeking a Vehicle Mechanic Assessor to join their team in the UK. This permanent role involves supporting learners in their apprenticeship programmes, ensuring progression and completion while maintaining compliance with various standards. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years experience in the industry and relevant qualifications. Additional benefits include a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Qualifications

• Must achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.
• Previous experience in the defence sector is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid response support to learners without an allocated coach.
• Schedule and attend learner progress reviews and complete documentation.
• Facilitate additional coaching interventions for learner progression.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver workshops to support learner progression.
• Conduct assessments per requirements of the company and organisations.

Skills

Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent)

Minimum of 2 years experience as a qualified assessor

Minimum 5 years’ experience in appropriate industry environment

Good understanding of work-based learning programmes

Education

Award / Certificate in Education & Training (or equivalent)

Job description

Vehicle Mechanic Assessor (MB840)

Location: North of the UK
Salary: Competitive plus vehicle
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 37 hours per week
Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme, Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees

Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic International Defence business who are looking to recruit a Vehicle Mechanic Assessor on a permanent basis due to growth.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as a flexible resource to ensure continuity of delivery during periods of absence, or increased demand
• Provide rapid response support to learners who have no allocated coach
• Provide surge support to drive forward learner progression and completions
• Schedule and attend learner progress reviews for learners who have no allocated coach and / or require additional targeted support and complete all required documentation
• Contribute to the improvement of learner engagement, progression, and achievement by providing additional coaching interventions where required
• Support, motivate and coach learners who are off track through their apprenticeship programme, ensuring all components of the apprenticeship programme are completed whilst meeting awarding organisation, ESFA and Ofsted requirements
• Ensure all required documentation is completed to the correct standard and within agreed timelines
• Effectively record, plan and track individual learner progress in accordance with agreed paperwork and reporting processes
• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality learner workshops to support learner progression
• Carry out assessments in line with company, awarding organisation, ESFA and Ofsted requirements
• Support learners to achieve their full potential and provide advice and guidance as required
• Provide effective and timely verbal and written feedback and feedforward to all learners, ensuring appropriate stretch and challenge when required
• Support with onboarding and mentoring new / unqualified coaches
• Build effective working relationships with other teams across the contract, including quality, business support and compliance and assurance
• Follow all company policies and processes in relation to quality assurance and compliance
• Achieve key performance indicators
• Maintain a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) record that reflects company and industry requirements
• Provide feedback and insights to the Programme manager and Quality team on emerging trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure Security, Health and Safety, Environmental, Legal, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Welfare & Safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times within all areas of responsibility
• Support the contract in line with the corporate governance policies, processes and procedures including those relating to Health and Safety
• Other appropriate tasks that may be required

Skills and Qualifications

• Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent)
• Award / Certificate in Education & Training (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a qualified assessor
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an appropriate industry environment

Additional Job Information

• Good understanding of work-based learning programmes
• Previous experience in the defence sector, ideally within the army arena

Vehicle Mechanic (MB340)

Location: Catterick
Salary: £30,371pa
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (early Friday finish)
Additional Company Benefits: PPE Supplied, Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions

Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic International Defence business who are looking to recruit multiple Vehicle Mechanics at their Catterick depot. The position offers the chance to work on military vehicles and advance your career.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair vehicle components and accessories in line with company, client and/or manufacturer’s instructions.
• Remove and refit components safely, properly and economically using provided equipment.
• Diagnose faults and test vehicles using available equipment and recognised test procedures.
• Complete all relevant paperwork and documentation to the required standard.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest vehicle technology and changes by attending Company training programmes.

Skills and Qualifications

• Fully qualified Mechanic through a recognised formal training programme (NVQ Level 3 at a minimum).
• Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to actively seek solutions to problems.

Position Summary

Both roles offer a competitive environment within the Defence sector, with benefits, pension contributions and opportunities for career development.