Engineering Assessor

Engineering Apprenticeship Coach / Assessor – MOD

Location: Leconfield, East Yorkshire
Salary: £33,000
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm
Contract: Full-time, permanent

I’m working with an established training provider looking to recruit an Engineering Apprenticeship Coach / Assessor to support Army personnel completing their Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship.

This is an opportunity for an experienced assessor with a background in vehicle maintenance, mechanical engineering or military engineering to support the development of the next generation of Army engineers.

The Role

• Coach and assess Army apprentices completing their Level 2 Engineering Operative qualification.
• Support learners across disciplines including vehicle maintenance, recovery mechanics, driving and transport communications.
• Conduct workplace observations and assess practical engineering competence.
• Carry out regular progress reviews and monitor learner development.
• Support apprentices with portfolio completion and gathering assessment evidence.
• Liaise with learners and military personnel to ensure apprentices remain on track.
• Travel to MOD sites to assess learners in their working environments, following the initial period at Leconfield.

What We’re Looking For

• Recognised assessor qualification (A1, CAVA, TAQA or equivalent).
• Previous experience assessing apprentices or vocational learners.
• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Engineering or a relevant mechanical discipline.
• Practical experience in vehicle maintenance, repair or recovery mechanics.
• Strong communication, organisation and learner support skills.
• Full UK driving licence, with Category C highly desirable.
• Comfortable working within a military training environment.

What’s on Offer

• £33,000 annual salary.
• Monday–Friday working, 8am–4:30pm.
• Opportunity to support Army apprentices in developing practical engineering skills.
• Initially based at Leconfield, with subsequent travel to MOD sites across the North of England.
• Opportunity to work within an established defence training environment.

If you’re an experienced Engineering or Vehicle Maintenance Assessor looking for a role supporting military apprentices, I’d be keen to hear from you.