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Plant Operator Assessor

Dovetail Ref: BBBH186371
FE & HE £30,000 - £35,000 per annum permanent mid Level 8 July 2026
South East England, England

Education Details

Plant Operations Further Education training provider
Levels: NVQ Level 3
Also teaches: Construction PlantMaintenance Engineering

Job Description

Job Title: Plant Operator Coach / Assessor – Kent to Farnborough Region

Pension: Standard Professional Pension Scheme Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent

A leading training provider is seeking a Plant Operator Coach / Assessor to support and develop learners across the South East region, operating with a balanced schedule split between remote working and on-site delivery across two primary hubs.

The Role:

  • Coach, mentor, and monitor learners working toward plant operations and engineering standards.

  • Teach and assess basic maintenance on plant machinery alongside operating techniques.

  • Conduct regular technical assessments, workplace observations, and formal progress reviews.

  • Manage a dedicated caseload of learners, providing constructive feedback and monitoring digital e-portfolios.

  • Split delivery efficiently between working from home and on-site training across two designated regional locations.

Requirements:

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Plant Operations, Construction Plant, or Maintenance Engineering.

  • Strong technical background in heavy plant machinery operations and basic mechanical maintenance.

  • Recognized teaching, training, assessor, or mentoring qualification.

  • Prior experience working within a military, defense, or highly regulated technical environment is highly ideal.

  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites across Kent and Farnborough.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and structured travel expenses.

  • Hybrid work-life balance combining home-based admin with targeted site delivery.

  • Comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD) support.

  • Generous annual leave entitlement and company pension.

  • Stable, supportive team environment with advanced training facilities.

Ready to apply? Submit your application today.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Structured travel expenses
  • Hybrid working model
  • Comprehensive CPD support
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Company pension
  • Stable, supportive team environment
  • Advanced training facilities

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Chris Duggan

Chris Duggan

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Pension

Standard Professional Pension Scheme

Requirements

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Plant Operations, Construction Plant, or Maintenance Engineering
  • Strong technical background in heavy plant machinery operations
  • Basic mechanical maintenance experience
  • Recognized teaching, training, assessor, or mentoring qualification
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Willingness to travel between Kent and Farnborough sites

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Structured travel expenses
  • Hybrid working model
  • Comprehensive CPD support
  • Generous annual leave entitlement

Skills & Qualifications

Plant machinery operationsBasic mechanical maintenanceCoaching and mentoringAssessment and observationE-portfolio managementTechnical training delivery