Mechatronics Vocational Assessor

Boston Rose
Blackburn
4 weeks ago
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Mechatronics Vocational Assessor

Location: Lancashire


Salary: £31,500 to £33,500 per annum


Contract: Full-time, permanent


We are working with an education provider in the Lancashire area who are looking for a Mechatronics Vocational Assessor to join their team on a full-time and permanent basis.


The successful candidate will be based at their main centre in Lancashire and will be tasked with assessing engineering apprentices on their Mechatronics skills. They use the E-Portfolio system, and 80% of the role involves assessing in the workshop, with the remaining 20% focused on assessment of their theoretical knowledge.


The starting salary for this position is between £31,500 and £33,500 per annum, which would also include a workplace pension, free parking, health cover, life insurance, 3 dedicated annual CPD days, in-house training and 29 days paid holiday (plus Bank Holidays).


Qualifications and eligibility

  • An Engineering qualification
  • Good knowledge/experience of Mechatronics
  • An assessor award OR a willingness to achieve one

Application Process

To be considered, please reply with your CV and daytime contact number. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible. If you are interested and available for interview, reply back or you may also call the recruiter through contact number (removed).


Additional Information

Boston Rose is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants and clients to share this commitment. This role will involve working with under 18s or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.


Boston Rose Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions.


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