Fabrication & Welding Apprenticeship Assessor (Temporary)

Fabrication & Welding Apprenticeship Assessor

Temporary

Location: Yorkshire and the Humber

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Start date: October 2026

Are you an experienced fabrication and welding professional looking to pass your skills on to the next generation of tradespeople?

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider in Yorkshire and the Humber, supporting apprentices working towards their fabrication and welding qualifications. You'll manage a caseload of learners, visiting them in the workplace to assess their competence and monitor their progress.

You'll work closely with employers to make sure apprentices get the support they need on site, and you'll coach learners through to End-Point Assessment with constructive, timely feedback.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of fabrication and welding apprentices.
• Carrying out regular workplace visits to assess competence and monitor progress.
• Completing assessment documentation and maintaining accurate learner records.
• Coaching and supporting apprentices to achieve their apprenticeship standards.
• Preparing apprentices for End-Point Assessment.
• Monitoring off-the-job training and ensuring apprenticeship requirements are met.
• Working with employers to support apprentices in the workplace.
• Attending standardisation meetings and continuing professional development activities.

Essential Qualification

• NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication & Welding (or equivalent)

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has substantial industry experience in fabrication and welding
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Can build positive relationships with apprentices and employers
• Is able to work independently and manage a varied caseload
• Holds a full UK driving licence and is willing to travel to employer sites
• Has experience supporting or mentoring apprentices or learners (desirable but not essential)
• Holds an assessing qualification such as TAQA or A1 (desirable but not essential)

Shape the Next Generation of Welders

If you're ready to use your industry experience to help apprentices succeed, we'd love to hear from you.