Job Description
Are you an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Engineer with a passion for developing the next generation of skilled professionals?
Reed Further Education are working on a role that you, or someone you know may be interested in. If you are looking for work, read on to find out how to join the UK’s leading FE recruiter with additional benefits, offers and referral schemes.
Reed Further Education are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the UK. We are always looking for talented/aspiring support staff to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners.
Engineering Assessors (Mechanical & Electrical) – Greater Manchester
Salary: From £32 p/h
Location: Greater Manchester
Contract: Temporary, full-time
Reed Further Education are working with a forward-thinking training provider in Greater Manchester is looking for enthusiastic Engineering Assessors to support learners in achieving industry-recognised qualifications.
About the Role
* Deliver high-quality assessment, coaching, and support to learners on Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering pathways.
* Conduct regular learner reviews, provide developmental feedback, and ensure timely progress..
* Prepare learners for EPA (End Point Assessment) and support their readiness for final assessment.
Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver structured assessment visits in workplace settings.
* Observe, assess, and document learner skills, knowledge, and behaviours.
* Use a variety of assessment methods, including practical observation, professional discussion, and portfolio building.
* Monitor learner progression and maintain up-to-date records.
* Participate in standardisation meetings and CPD sessions to maintain quality standards.
Requirements:
* Strong industry background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Multi-Skilled Engineering.
* Relevant Level 3 or above technical qualification.
* Experience mentoring, supervising, or training others within an engineering environment.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
All candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have 2 years’ referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.
Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.• Great referral bonus’ (up to £200 per successful referral!)
To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'. Not looking for a teaching role? We are also registering learning support assistants, assessors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.