High Skills Technician – Plumbing, CLARUS EDUCATION

Guardian Jobs; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellness platform

Staff discounts

Employee assistance programme

Free car parking on all sites

Job summary

Guardian Jobs in Uxbridge is seeking a High Skills Technician – Plumbing to maintain plumbing equipment and support teaching staff in workshop environments.

This full-time, permanent role requires a plumbing qualification and a proactive approach to health and safety, with responsibilities spanning equipment maintenance, student supervision, and assisting lecturers in teaching activities.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Plumbing is required.
• Experience in the Plumbing industry.
• Experience in a training environment or with young people.
• Ability to manage and monitor learners in a workshop.
• Willingness to become a first aider.
• Up-to-date knowledge of health and safety in a workshop environment.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and undertake simple repairs for Plumbing equipment.
• Assist lecturers in preparing equipment and teaching resources.
• Inspect and maintain tool/equipment levels.
• Carry out risk assessments and suggest safety improvements.
• Supervise students in workshops and practical lessons.
• Instruct and support students in techniques.
• Collaborate with Technicians to keep the area running smoothly.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Workshop supervision

Health & safety

Training environment

First aid readiness

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Plumbing qualification

Job description

High Skills Technician – Plumbing

Uxbridge

Full time and Permanent

£31,632 - £33,621

We are expanding our provision of technical education with new facilities scheduled to open in September 2026, which will offer industry-standard workshops and classrooms for our Electrical Installation and Plumbing provision. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking passionate and skilled professionals to join our team and help shape the next generation of tradespeople.

In this role, you will maintain and undertake simple repairs for the Plumbing equipment within the Section, assist lecturers in preparing equipment and resources for teaching and learning and ensure Health and Safety is complied with. You will also supervise students working in the workshops and in practical lessons (with or without a Lecturer present), instruct and support students and work closely with the other Technicians to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the area.

Main scope of the post:

To ensure general maintenance and undertake simple repairs for the equipment within the Plumbing Section. To provide assistance to lecturers in preparing equipment and resources for teaching and learning, be responsible for maintaining tool and equipment levels to an efficient level and carry out risk assessments and recommend improvements to ensure all aspects of health and safety are complied with.

We are seeking someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience gained within the Plumbing industry
• Experience of working in a training environment or with young people
• The ability to manage and monitor learners in a workshop environment
• The ability to work effectively without supervision
• Willingness to become a practising First Aider in the College

You will be joining a supportive and inclusive organisation, with many opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer a range of benefits for staff including generous holiday allowance (29 days + bank holidays and additional college closure period), Local Government Pension Scheme, wellness platform, staff discounts, employee assistance programme and free car parking on all sites.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification in Plumbing
• Willingness to become a first aider

Knowledge and Experience:

• Relevant experience in the Plumbing industry
• Up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, particularly applied to a workshop environment
• Ability to instruct students and demonstrate techniques effectively in a workshop environment
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people aged 16-19
• Experience of working in a training environment or with young people
• Able to work effectively without supervision
• Able to effectively monitor and manage learners in a workshop environment
• Ability to deal effectively with learners’ challenging behaviour
• Understanding of the importance of Equality and Diversity and Safeguarding in education
• IT skills or willingness to develop them

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.