Job Description

Invigilator

Examination Invigilator

Location: Chennai, India

Contract: Permanent

Office/Hybrid: On-site

Hours: Full time

Job Profile: Professional

Reference number: JR100828

Closing Date: 04 December 2026

Description of role:

TWI India is looking for an Examination Invigilator to join our team. This is a varied position responsible for supporting the delivery of examinations across India while also contributing to the development and delivery of short term vocational and technical training programmes.

The position involves extensive travel across India and would suit someone who is organised, dependable and comfortable working independently while engaging with candidates, trainers and other stakeholders.

About the role

As an Examination Invigilator, you will play an important role in ensuring examinations are conducted fairly, efficiently and in accordance with TWI, TES and relevant Certification Body requirements.

When examinations are not scheduled, you will use your engineering knowledge to support the design, development and delivery of vocational programmes covering areas including mechanical engineering, structural integrity, plant equipment operation and safety.

What you will be doing

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing examination venues, materials and equipment ahead of examinations
• Supervising candidates and ensuring examinations are conducted in accordance with relevant procedures
• Maintaining a professional, controlled and appropriate examination environment
• Monitoring examinations and reporting suspected malpractice, irregularities or incidents
• Maintaining accurate attendance records and examination documentation
• Ensuring the secure transportation, handling, collection and return of examination materials and equipment
• Liaising with administrators to confirm candidate attendance and resolve discrepancies ahead of examinations
• Maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, security, integrity and impartiality
• Contributing to the development of short term technical and vocational training programmes
• Developing course content, lesson plans, presentations, training materials, practical exercises and assessments
• Supporting classroom based and practical training sessions
• Demonstrating and explaining relevant engineering concepts, processes and practical skills
• Supporting formative and summative assessments and monitoring trainee progress
• Working collaboratively with trainers, faculty and technical colleagues to ensure programmes remain relevant to industry requirements
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of training content based on trainee feedback, assessment outcomes and changing industry needs.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
• 5 to 10 years of relevant professional experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• The ability to maintain accurate records and work consistently within established procedures
• An understanding of Integrated Management Systems
• The technical knowledge and capability to contribute to the development of engineering training and learning materials
• A professional and dependable approach, with a strong commitment to integrity and quality
• The flexibility and willingness to travel extensively across India to support examination delivery.

Desirable experience

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• Previous experience developing or delivering technical training or skills development programmes
• A competency-based certification within welding, plant equipment integrity or safety
• Experience of competency based training and assessment approaches.

For further details, please follow the Job Description link below:

https://www.twi-global.com/pdfs/careers/JR100828-Invigilator-Job-Description.pdf

About us:

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention.

We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge.

If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.

Diversity statement:

TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent.

Inclusion:

We recognise that it’s the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.

Disability Confident Scheme:

We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.

If you require any additional support during your application, interview or any other aspect of our recruitment process please reach out to Recruitment@TWI.co.uk

Artificial Intelligence:

At TWI, we want you to know that your application is in good hands. We do not use AI tools or automated systems to review or sift through applications. Instead, every application is personally reviewed by the hiring manager. We believe in being open and transparent with our candidates, and we’re committed to giving your application the attention it deserves.

TWI Culture

As one of the world’s leading independent research and technology organisations, we are committed to attracting, motivating and retaining the best talent from around the world. Our goal is to develop the next generation of experts to address future industry challenges.

We are committed to creating a culture that recognises and respects the differences between people while valuing the contribution everyone makes to TWI.

The diversity of our staff and students makes a positive and important contribution to our continuing success.

TWI offers a comprehensive training programme, incorporating both in-house and external courses to support staff development.

TWI Values

Our six values provide a point of reference for the way we expect our people to operate and behave.

• Inclusion: Valuing the contribution from every individual, creating value for our customers
• Teamwork: Building effective working relationships, we accomplish more together
• Adaptability: Engaging positively with change to meet the needs of the business
• Taking Responsibility: Achieving our objectives and personal development
• Innovation & Expertise: Championing new ideas and sharing knowledge to solve industry problems
• Customer Focus: Building trusting relationships with our customers