Learning Assessor in Mechanical​/Manufacturing Engineering

Work Based Learning Assessor in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering

Full time/Permanent Contract; 37 hours per week. Salary Scale 4: £26,804 - £29,743 per annum. Rising to Scale 5/6: £30,165 - £36,536 on completion of assessor award. Plus £2,500 Market Supplement.

This post involves the assessment of practical skills and associated underpinning knowledge related to the NVQ programmes at levels 2, 3 and 4 based on company premises. You will be working with young people, apprentices and mature candidates wishing to obtain industry‑recognised competency qualifications. You will be expected to work as an integral part of our delivery and assessment team, plan and organise workplace visits, support/mentor students, carry out on‑site practical assessments, and maintain associated student assessment records and progress reviews at our customer sites throughout the South Wales area.

This position requires a high level of self‑motivation and organisational skills to complete a busy workload within strict timescales.

• Demonstrate a wide range of practical experience and technical competence in Mechanical Engineering.
• Completed a recognised apprenticeship with a minimum of five years post‑apprenticeship experience and appropriate technical qualifications.
• Desirable: assessor qualification A1 or D32/D33.

Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce and registration as a work based learning practitioner with the Education Workforce Council.

Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

The College does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme, therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.

Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.

Previous Candidates Need Not Apply.