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, and 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:
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A minimum Level 2 qualification in Maths and English (GCSE Grade C or above/GCSE Grade 4 or above or equivalent).
- Hold a Level 3 Vocational Qualification
- 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.
For further information about this vacancy or for an informal conversation, please contact Derek Watters (Programme Area Manager)
[email protected]
Interview date: TBC
For more details, please take a look at the role description. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
Leicester College is one of the largest further education colleges in the UK, delivering a wide range of technical, vocational, higher education and apprenticeship programmes. We work in close partnership with employers and communities to support skills development, progression and opportunity across the region.
Our mission is developing skills, supporting businesses, engaging communities and changing lives. Find out more about us here.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact
[email protected]. Please note, we may close this advert early if suitable candidates are identified, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Why Leicester College?
Joining Leicester College offers a competitive reward package alongside the opportunity to make a significant impact within a large and diverse FE organisation. You can expect:
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Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) membership with generous employer contributions
- 26 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and up to 7 concessionary days per year
- A strong commitment to professional development, leadership learning and career progression
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where role requirements allow
- Access to a wide range of staff benefits and wellbeing support, including retail discounts, travel benefits and family‑friendly policies
Further details on our full reward and benefits package can be found here.
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Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references and verification of the right to work in the UK.
Leicester College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We operate anonymous recruitment for all roles to support fair and inclusive recruitment practices.
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