Contract Type: Permanent                               

Hours: 18.5 per week

Location: Crewe and Ellesmere Port Campus

We are seeking an experienced Construction Skills Trainer/Assessor to support learners and apprentices completing Groundworks and Construction-related qualifications. The postholder will assess practical skills, knowledge, and behaviours in a workplace environment, ensuring learners develop the competencies required for safe and effective groundworks operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Train and Assess learners up to Level 3, in the workplace and College;
• Support learner progress through assessment in the workplace and curriculum delivery;
• Ensuring timely achievement of apprenticeship frameworks and standards; and
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in line with college policies.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• Minimum Level 3 (or equivalent) vocational qualification in Groundworks, Construction, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Level 2/3 qualification in Groundworks or related construction field.
• At least 2 years of industry experience within Groundworks or a related commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of excavation, drainage, concreting, and site preparation.
• Good knowledge of UK construction regulations (CSCS, H\&S, NRSWA etc.).
• Assessor qualification (A1/TAQA/CAVA) or equivalent.
• (or commitment to work towards)
• GCSE Grade C (4/5) in English and Maths
• Knowledge and understanding of awarding body standards and requirements;
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;
• Experience of working in further education;
• Up-to-date occupational experience; and
• This role will be based across multiple sites and therefore a full current driving licence, use of a car and insurance for business purposes are essential to this role.

Please see attached Job Description and person Specification for full-details.

If you're interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to [email protected] by 9am on 26 February 2026.

We do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.

Benefits:

• Access to world-class facilities 
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you're interested in learning more about this, please email [email protected]. 
• Equality and Diversity 
• Information, Advice and Guidance 
• Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent 
• Principles of Customer Service 
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification 
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities 
• Competitive salary 
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS) 
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day 
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities 
• Employee benefit platform 
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon 
• Free onsite parking 
• Employee Referral Scheme 
• Staff Awards 

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email [email protected] where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant curriculum area.