Assessor/Trainer Engineering

Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference

Do you have a passion for Engineering and a desire to pass on your skills to the next generation? Are you excited by the idea of guiding learners into successful careers in industry? If so, Colchester Institute wants to hear from you!

We’re looking for a committed and enthusiastic Assessor/Trainer in Engineering to join our outstanding team. In this hands-on role, you’ll train and assess Engineering Apprentices, full-cost learners, and full-time students — playing a vital role in helping them progress confidently into employment and beyond.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your technical expertise with a real sense of purpose, delivering high-quality practical learning in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Job Title: Assessor/Trainer in Engineering

About the Role:

• Deliver high-impact training and assessment to a range of engineering learners.
• Support apprentices and students as they develop technical skills and industry knowledge.
• Maintain and manage engineering workshops to ensure they are safe, functional, and fully equipped.
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff to meet the diverse needs of learners.

Essential Qualifications:

• Education to level 3 or above and/or a professional qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent
• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent
• Assessor/Verifier Awards

Essential Experience:

• Significant industrial experience in an engineering & manufacturing environment.

All applications will be assessed against the stated essential requirements, so please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet them.

Colchester Institute is firmly committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We strive to inspire young women to pursue careers in sectors traditionally underrepresented by females, while also embracing diversity in all its forms. Our aim is to attract the most talented individuals to our roles and support their ongoing career development.  

​We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.