Engineering & Building Services Assessor / Trainer in West Bromwich

Overview

Permanent contract, 18.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Location: Radstock, England. Compensation: £25,260 - £33,190 / year. Application Deadline: 18 October 2025. Department: APP - Apprenticeships.

Responsibilities

• Provide induction, assessment, training, coaching, teaching and assessment to apprentices undertaking Apprenticeship Programmes and supporting qualification(s); teach, assess, support, advise and assist apprentices during training at college and in the workplace; supervise apprentices and respond to queries.
• Participate in the promotional and marketing aspects of the college; undertake initial assessment of apprentices and assist in apprenticeship actions planning.
• Assess apprentices' progress and maintain records of assessments; create an engaging learning programme to inspire and motivate apprentices in plumbing and heating; develop flexible learning programmes for group and 1:1 delivery, including a digital learning platform alongside traditional face-to-face learning.
• Deliver knowledge-based learning modules in accordance with assessment guidelines; co-ordinate classroom learning with other college teams; conduct regular assessment of learning through workplace observations and professional discussions.
• Create bespoke learning plans for each apprentice; conduct timely 12-week progress reviews and gather employer feedback to maintain high satisfaction and engagement.
• Engage in ongoing curriculum review to ensure innovation and impact; work with the Functional Skills Team to embed English, Maths and ICT; use the college e-portfolio system to evidence and log learning interventions; ensure timely progression of apprenticeship standards and qualifications.
• Prepare apprentices for end point assessment, conducting mock assessments; work with college and strand IQA to ensure high quality internal checks; maintain accurate records of assessments and achievements; ensure effective delivery of work-based assessment and target setting.
• Complete administrative activities in line with college assessment and verification policy; deliver in accordance with the standard operating model and ESFA funding guidelines.

Qualifications

• Level 2 (e.g., GCSE) English and Maths at Grade B or above.
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3, or equivalent, in an engineering and/or Building Services discipline (engineering: machining, technical support role, inspection or maintenance preferred).
• Industry qualifications must include: Apprenticeship certificate; L3 NVQ in related disciplines; L3 City and Guilds or BTEC.
• Assessor to demonstrate commitment to completing the TAQA Assessor Award within 12 months.

Benefits

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 30 days, pro rata for part-time roles; plus college closure days and public holidays.
• One Selfie Day per year.
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government).
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff.
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Scheme.
• £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward.
• Subsidised cafes at both campuses.
• Employee Assistance Programme with confidential counselling and support (up to six meetings after initial assessment).
• Eye sight test eligibility under Health and Safety Regulations.
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies.
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus.
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock.

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