Trainer Assessor in Mechanical Engineering

Employer
Leicester College
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£28,226 - £30,252 per annum
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
27th July 2025 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1497973
Job Reference
REQ002379
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1497973

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Engineering Department for a highly motivated Trainer Assessor. Applicants are invited from Engineering specialisms such as Mechanical engineering and maintenance and repair of engineering equipment, machining including mills, lathes and CNC, welding as we are seeking to appoint a Trainer Assessor to support the Mechanical Engineering Programme Area. 

You will be delivering engineering practical workshop and machining skills, liaising with teaching teams to assist with the demonstration and preparation of equipment where required. Along with taking control of maintenance and repair of engineering equipment in workshops and labs, including, liaising with suppliers for servicing and repair scheduling where appropriate and ordering supply.  

The successful candidate will: 

Hold level 2 or equivalent in English and maths 

Hold Level 3 Vocational Qualifications 

Have knowledge of Health and Safety and or a IOSH qualification  

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate relevant industrial experience, with the confidence to work on your own initiative, teaching skill in mechanical engineering and maintaining engineering equipment and resources, liaising with suppliers to orders supplies / resources, setting up demonstrations and supporting the teaching staff, conducting practical sessions with delivery of skills to learners, with an awareness of Health & Safety regulations appropriate to the Engineering Environment to work with the team to undertake relevant risk assessments.  

 

Previous experience in a similar role is desirable; and some experience of welding would also be desirable; however, you must be a team player; be motivated to improve the quality of the student experience and adopt a proactive flexible approach. 

If this position is of interest to you and you share our passion to develop individuals and provide the highest quality learning experiences, we welcome your application. 

Safeguarding Statement:

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure that is considered satisfactory by the College. If you are appointed you must reimburse the College of the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service check (previously Criminal Records Bureau). The cost will automatically be deducted from your first salary payment. You are also required to subscribe to and pay for the on line DBS Update Service.