Mechanical Engineering Assessor

Mechanical Engineering Assessor (Full Training Provided)

Workington

£28,000 - £40,000 + £6,000 Bonus + 28% Pension + 55 Days Holiday + Full Assessor Training Provided

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to step away from the tools and into a rewarding role where you can support and develop the next generation of engineers?

Do you want a career that offers exceptional holidays, a market‑leading pension, excellent job security, and the opportunity to make a real difference to apprentices' careers?

This leading education provider has an outstanding reputation for delivering high‑quality engineering apprenticeships and training programmes. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineering Assessor to join our expanding engineering team.

In this role, you will support and assess apprentices working towards Mechanical Engineering qualifications. You will carry out workplace assessments, review learner progress, provide coaching and mentoring, and work closely with employers to ensure apprentices successfully complete their programmes. Full assessor training and qualifications will be provided for candidates looking to move into education.

The ideal candidate will have strong Mechanical Engineering knowledge and experience, along with a Level 3 qualification. Previous assessing experience is not required, just a passion for engineering and a desire to help others succeed.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, or Technician looking to move into a stable and rewarding career while benefiting from outstanding holidays, pension, and professional development.

• Assess and support apprentices working towards Mechanical Engineering qualifications
• Carry out workplace assessments, progress reviews, and learner coaching
• Work closely with employers to support apprentice development
• Full assessor training and qualifications provided
• 37-hour week, Monday to Friday
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

• Mechanical Engineering background
• Level 3 qualification or higher
• Strong industry experience within Mechanical Engineering
• Interested in moving into an assessor or apprenticeship support role
• No assessing experience required
• Passionate about helping learners develop successful engineering careers

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.