Electrical Engineering Assessor in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear

Posted by Dovetail and Slate

Job Advert: Electrical Engineering Assessor / Training Officer

Job Title: Electrical Engineering Assessor / Training Officer

Position Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000



About the Role

Are you an experienced electrical engineering professional looking to support and inspire the next generation of engineers? We are seeking a dedicated Electrical Engineering Assessor / Training Officer to join our operational team on a permanent basis.

In this role, you will take responsibility for a caseload of apprentices within the engineering sector, guiding them through their training, delivering high-quality development plans, and supporting them to successfully achieve their Apprenticeship Standards and progress to End Point Assessment (EPA).



Key Responsibilities

  • Caseload Management: Oversee and guide a caseload of learners, delivering structured development plans to maximize their potential in line with Apprenticeship Standard requirements.

  • Progress Reviews & Sessions: Conduct monthly learning sessions and 12-week progress reviews against Training Plans, setting clear actions to ensure timely completion.

  • Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours (KSBs): Monitor, deliver, and collate evidence for required KSBs using digital tools such as the OneFile e-portfolio system.

  • EPA Preparation: Prepare apprentices for End Point Assessment by conducting mock EPA activities to maximize success and retention rates.

  • Employer Engagement & Health and Safety: Carry out annual Health & Safety vettings and due diligence for new employer workplace environments.

  • Training Delivery: Develop and deliver training for apprenticeship programmes as well as commercial training courses.

  • Administration & Compliance: Support learner inductions, create enrolment paperwork, manage data on the Apprenticeship Information System (AIS), and minimize learner withdrawals.

  • Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) to implement continuous quality improvements.

  • Recruitment & Events: Assist with learner recruitment activities, including candidate interviews, career events, and open days.



Key Competencies & Qualifications

  • Technical Competence: Minimum of a Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

  • Planning & Organisation: Excellent time-management skills with the ability to manage your own workload and prioritize tasks effectively.

  • Communication: Ability to maintain clear, effective communication with apprentices, employers, and internal teams.

  • Teamwork: A collaborative approach with a commitment to working across various business functions.

  • Values & Mindset: Highly motivated, flexible, professional, and positive, with a pride in high-quality delivery.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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