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Vocational Assessor (Plant Maintenance)
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Vocational Assessor (Plant Maintenance)
Hours of Work: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Grade: SC3
Target Salary: £47,973 per annum
Location: Mobile, managing your diary conducting onsite assessment visits with employers and learners within various construction sites within Scotland. Visit NCC Scotland in Glasgow as and when required and CITB/NCC training colleges at NCC East in Bircham Newton.
Additional Benefits: Car Allowance £6,452 p/a plus mobile working allowance £580
Special Requirements: The post holder will be eligible for either a company car or a car allowance in line with the grade for this role, subject to the vehicle nominated for business use complying with CITB’s Car Policy.
About the Role
Are you skilled in Construction Plant Maintenance and ready for a new challenge? Share your skills, shape the future, and make a real difference by assessing the next generation of plant professionals.
We are looking for a Vocational Assessor to provide high-quality vocational training and assessment for all learners that reflects the specialist knowledge, skills and behaviours required in industry and by external awarding organisations.
What you’ll be doing:
- Manage and assess a cohort of apprentices, ensuring their progress aligns with industry standards and awarding body requirements
- Provide expert support to Apprenticeship Coaches during reviews, ensuring accurate evaluation of learner performance
- Maintain regular communication with employers and educators about learner progress and development
- Guide learners through portfolio development and workplace evidence gathering
- Deliver high-quality, engaging training and assessments both on and off the job, tailored to individual learner needs
- Monitor learner progress using digital systems and implement strategies to support those at risk of falling behind
- Promote the development of personal, English, maths, and digital skills to prepare learners for work and life
- Foster a safe, inclusive learning environment, adhering to safeguarding and health & safety policies
- Build strong relationships with industry professionals to stay current with sector developments
- Continuously improve teaching practices through professional development and collaboration
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What we’re looking for:
Essential:
- Minimum of Level 3 qualification directly related to Construction Plant Maintenance
- Relevant industry experience in the construction Plant Maintenance role
- Excellent knowledge of current industry practices
- Assessor Awards (or commitment to achieve within one year of commencing)
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Hold a Level 2 qualification or higher in English and maths (e.g Scottish National 5 (A-C) or equivalent, or demonstrate proficiency at Level 2 or above through a recognised assessment in both subjects
- Excellent organisational skills
- Knowledge, skills, and experience in Microsoft Office 365
Desirable
- Higher level construction related qualification
- Level 5 teaching qualification
- Experience of apprenticeship delivery
Why join CITB?
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- 3 additional days Christmas shutdown
- Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Professional development & funded training qualifications
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Be part of a respected organisation shaping the future of UK construction
Closing Date
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.
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CITB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. Candidates must be willing to undergo the requisite pre-employment vetting checks and procedures, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and a Protecting Vulnerable Groups Certificate (PVG) will be requested in the event of a successful application to this post. An enhanced DBS and a Level 2 PVG both with child barring check is required for this post.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, and warnings, including those that are spent, unless they are protected under current DBS filtering rules.
During the shortlisting process, CITB may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.
Please note: It is a criminal offence for an individual who is barred from working in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults to apply for this position.
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