Work Based Learning Assessor in Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering

Educators Wales; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bridgend is seeking a Work Based Learning Assessor for Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering. The role involves assessing the practical skills of students pursuing NVQ qualifications while mentoring and supporting their industry competency. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Mechanical Engineering, relevant qualifications, and experience. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary range and requires commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Market Supplement of £2,500

Reasonable adjustments for disabilities

Qualifications

• Minimum five years post-apprenticeship experience.
• Relevant technical qualifications needed.
• Good Welsh language skills encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assess practical skills for NVQ programmes.
• Support and mentor students in achieving qualifications.
• Carry out on-site practical assessments.
• Manage timescales and workload effectively.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering background

Technical competence

Organisational skills

Welsh language skills

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Assessor qualification (A1, D32 or D33)

Job description

Work Based Learning Assessor – Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering

Salary: salary Scale 4: £25,773‑£28,599 per annum (pay award pending). Rising to Scale 5/6: £29,004‑£35,131 on completion of assessor award (pay award pending). Plus £2,500 Market Supplement.

Type: Full time, Permanent Contract; 37 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assess practical skills and supporting knowledge for NVQ programmes at levels 2, 3 and 4 on company premises.
• Work with young people, apprentices and mature candidates seeking recognised industry competency qualifications.
• Plan and organise workplace visits; support and mentor students.
• Carry out on-site practical assessments and maintain assessment records and progress reviews at customer sites across South Wales.
• Meet strict timescales and manage a busy workload with high levels of self‑motivation and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Background and technical competence in Mechanical Engineering, supported by a recognised apprenticeship.
• Minimum five years post‑apprenticeship experience and relevant technical qualifications.
• Assessor qualification (A1, D32 or D33) desirable.
• Good Welsh language skills encouraged; applicants to state preference for Welsh assessment/interview.

Additional Information

• Enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce and registration as a work‑based learning practitioner with the Education Workforce Council required.
• Bridgend College values diversity and is a Disability Confident Leader; reasonable adjustments can be offered.
• Applicants must provide evidence of identity, Right to Work in the UK, and eligibility to work in the UK.
• The College does not sponsor UK visas.
• There may be a second stage interview or assessment.