Carpentry & Joinery Trainer/Assessor: Inspire Apprentices

Iris Recruitment; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Paid Christmas shutdown

Free on-site gyms

Lifestyle discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

PD & teaching qualifications support

Additional perks - discounted meals &

Job summary

Iris Recruitment is partnering with Cross College to recruit a dedicated Trainer/Assessor in Carpentry & Joinery. This permanent, full-time role delivers engaging training in workshop and workplace settings, with the aim of developing high-quality practical skills in apprentices.

You will support learners, maintain safe workshop environments, contribute to curriculum development, and progress alongside a strong benefits package including pension, leave and professional development.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Site Carpentry &/or Bench Joinery.
• Strong industry experience across site carpentry and/or bench joinery.
• Confident communication skills and a passion for mentoring others.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety, quality and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging carpentry and joinery training and assessment activities in workshop and workplace settings.
• Support apprentices and learners in developing high-quality practical and site-ready skills.
• Maintain safe, compliant and industry-standard workshop environments.
• Provide structured feedback and coaching to support learner achievement and progression.
• Contribute to curriculum development and uphold exceptional standards of craftsmanship.

Skills

Site carpentry & joinery experience

Mentoring & coaching

Strong communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Site Carpentry/Bench Joinery

Job description

Iris Recruitment is partnering with Cross College to recruit a dedicated Trainer/Assessor in Carpentry & Joinery. This permanent, full-time role delivers engaging training in workshop and workplace settings, with the aim of developing high-quality practical skills in apprentices.

You will support learners, maintain safe workshop environments, contribute to curriculum development, and progress alongside a strong benefits package including pension, leave and professional development.