Engineering Assessor (Apprenticeships) - Train'd Up

The Engineering Assessor ensures high-quality professional delivery and assessment
across Levels 2, 3 & 4 apprenticeship standards. You will work directly with apprentices and
employers to support delivery of the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs) required by
the standards, guiding learners from induction through to end-point assessment.

We encourage applications from experienced assessors/educators and industry-qualified
engineers interested in transitioning into training. You must be IT literate, comfortable with
travel to employer sites, and committed to excellent learner outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Delivery, Assessment & Learner Support:

Support and assess apprentices using blended learning (workplace, classroom,
remote) to deliver the full suite of KSBs.
Provide ongoing guidance, coaching and pastoral support to learners.
Carry out workplace visits, reviews and progress meetings with learners and
employers.
Prepare learners for end-point assessments, mock assessments and final
qualification assessments.
Assess, monitor, and document progress against training plans and standards.
Identify skills gaps and recommend developmental actions or interventions.
Administration, Records & Compliance
Maintain accurate registers, schemes of work, assessment records, reports,
evaluations and portfolio documentation.
Ensure all records, evidence and reporting meet DfE, awarding body, and
apprenticeship funding audit requirements.
Produce returns, performance data and reports as required by directors or senior
management.
Assist with enrolment, interviewing, recruitment and induction of new learners.
Assist in marketing and promoting Train'd Up's engineering programmes.
Quality, Curriculum & Employer Liaison:

Contribute to curriculum development and improvement of training materials.
Liaise with employers to organise work experience placements, monitor these
placements, and align on training needs.
Work collaboratively as part of the engineering delivery team and across the
business to support integration with other functions.
Participate in internal quality assurance, standardisation and moderation activities.
Contribute expertise to drive continuous improvement in engineering provision.
Health, Safety & Professional Conduct

Promote and enforce safe working practices in all settings (workshops, employer
premises, training sites).
Uphold the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work.
Maintain plant, machines or practical resources where practicable.
Engage in required training (e.g. safeguarding, health & safety) and professional
development.
Undertake other duties reasonably required of the role, maintaining flexibility.

Whilst this job description covers the main duties and responsibilities of the role, it is not
exhaustive. You are expected to undertake any other reasonable duties within your
capabilities and the scope of the post as specified by your manager.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Completion & Success Rate: 90% of apprentices achieve successful End-Point
Assessment (EPA) outcomes within planned timescales.
Progress & Retention: Low dropout rate; proactive interventions reduce delays and
maintain learner engagement.
Compliance: 100% of learner files, evidence and progress documentation fully audit
compliant; zero critical audit errors.
Quality Delivery: Positive feedback from learners and employers; successful
outcomes in observations, internal quality assurance and standardisation.
Employer Engagement: Strong employer satisfaction, timely communication and
effective partnership working to support apprentice progress.
Professional Development: Full participation in CPD, quality meetings and
continuous improvement activities.

Industry-relevant engineering qualification (Level 3 or higher) and substantial
vocational experience.
Chartered or certified evidence of competence in your engineering discipline.
Assessor qualification (e.g. CAVA, TAQA, A1/D32-D33) or willingness to obtain it.
Teaching or training qualification (e.g. CertEd, PGCE, or equivalent) or willingness to
work toward it.
Experience or aptitude in assessing apprentices / vocational learners.
Strong communication, coaching and influencing skills.
Ability to travel frequently to employer sites; full UK driving licence and use of own
vehicle (or access) preferred.
Competent IT skills (MS Office, e-portfolio systems, LMS platforms).

Desirable:

Experience delivering or assessing in engineering apprenticeships.
Experience in curriculum development, employer liaison or work placement
coordination.
Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) or moderation experience or qualification.
Knowledge of DfE/apprenticeship funding regulations, awarding bodies, and end
point assessments.
Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs / SEND.

Train'd Up is a growing UK apprenticeship provider specialising in Engineering and Rail