Gen 2 is currently recruiting a Mechanical Trainer / Assessor.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our business here in Cumbria.

This role will suit an experienced Mechanical Trainer / Mechanical Instructor or a Teacher of a Mechanical Discipline.

The role of a Mechanical Trainer / Assessor is to assess learners against the skills, knowledge and behavioural competencies laid out in their Apprenticeship Standard up to level 4.

You will deliver both Theory and Practical training sessions mainly in centre but also in learners’ workplace.

The role will also include the delivery of coaching sessions to support learners in completion of the apprenticeship. This will take the form of regular progress review meetings with both learners and their employers.

The role will also require you to support the progressive development of the apprenticeship assessment / training materials and working in conjunction with the Gen 2 Engineering delivery team.

Ideally we are looking for experienced Teachers/ Instructors/ Trainers but If you do not have teaching qualifications yet but you have a solid experience in mechanical discipline with an ability to look after projects and design programmes we would also want to hear from you.

Gen2 was established in 2000 and specialises in the Engineering, Nuclear, and Manufacturing sectors. In May 2017 Gen2 joined City & Guilds and became a City & Guilds business.

Gen2 is based in a picturesque Cumbria and has been recently awarded Ofsted Good in all areas. We offer excellent opportunity to work from our new and modern centres based in Carlisle, Workington and Ulverston. The delivery of mechanical training will mainly take place in Carlisle and Workington so we would like the candidate to be flexible to work between these locations. The successful candidate will be contracted to either Workington or Carlisle and Gen2 will cover the expense of travelling between the sites (when required).

We offer an amazing teaching opportunity. The majority of our learners are apprentices with excellent work ethic, eager to learn and great attendance record so teaching at Gen 2 is a pleasure! You will be mainly working with small groups of students in our lovely modern centres based within easy reach of the Lake District.

Our students are genuinely interested in what we teach them and demonstrate some exceptional learner behaviours.

By joining Gen2 you will also benefit from 25 days holidays and Christmas Closure. You do not need to take holiday in term time so you have a freedom on deciding when you will be off.

About the role

What you will be doing:

To train and develop apprentices in both centre and the workplace for their apprenticeship standard or Learning Programme.
To complete regular learner progress reviews and provide feedback and support to learners on a one-to-one basis.
To develop and maintain the current apprenticeship course material including guidance documents, tracking documents and schemes of work.
Assist in reviewing and changing course content and delivery methods to meet curricular needs and offer plans for improvements.
To liaise with the client to plan development and assessment opportunities.
Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures to ensure all relevant evidence of learning is accurately and correctly documented and completed for each learner
Assume responsibility for meeting course and learner performance goals.
To prepare for and assist in internal and external audits.
Complete Verification and Moderation where needed
Attend open days and promote Gen2 at Careers events

About you

What we are looking for:

Essential criteria:

A minimum L3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering
A Minimum L2 qualification in Maths & English
Ability to travel throughout Cumbria
Relevant industry experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
Good knowledge of Microsoft applications and IT systems

Desirable criteria:

Experience of delivering training and support, in terms of promoting numeracy and literacy initiatives.
Proven ability, maturity and confidence to deal with a diverse range of personnel.
Hold an assessor qualification or be willing to work towards attaining one.
Hold a recognised teaching qualification or be willing to work towards attaining one.
An understanding of Apprenticeship standards and the funding process.
Knowledge of alternative teaching/learning options.
Experience of Training Needs Analysis and Programme Design.

What we offer

We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, engaging and market-leading organisation with opportunities to develop your existing skills and explore new ones.

You’ll receive an excellent benefits package which typically includes a great base salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced pension and many other benefits.

Employees health and wellbeing is very important to the Group, and we have a range of tools available to help employees with their mental health and wellbeing and lots more besides. We also provide access to a Group wide Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate checks including reference checks as well as providing proof of the right to work in the UK.

The position applied for will be subject to a criminal record disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. It is an offence to apply for a role working with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Next steps and how to apply

If you think this is the role and organisation for you then we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and complete our short application form using the apply button.

We shortlist for our vacancies on an ongoing basis, and we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. Please can you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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