Learning Facilitator in Plumbing

onlyFE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Free parking

Flexible working

Training and development

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leeds College of Building is seeking a hands-on role in teaching workshops to assist and support groups of students and lecturers in plumbing-related sessions. The role focuses on supervising, instructing and enabling safe, practical learning in a college environment.

The salary range is £30,246 - £32,006, with a friendly benefits package and opportunities for development. Applicants should be able to contribute to a positive learning atmosphere and uphold health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified to, or working towards at least Level 2 qualification in plumbing.
• Super organised and take pride in your work.
• Keen to inspire the next generation of Heating Engineers, supporting our staff and students.

Responsibilities

• providing technical support, supervision and instruction to students, overseen by the lecturer
• ensuring tools, workshops and machinery are maintained and clean, complying with manufacturers and health and safety requirements
• demonstrating skills to small groups or individuals as requested by teaching staff.

Skills

Plumbing qualification

Organised

Inspire students

Job description

• Qualified to, or working towards at least Level 2 qualification in plumbing?


• Super organised and take pride in your work?


• Keen to inspire the next generation of Heating Engineers, supporting our staff and students?

Salary £30,246 - £32,006

As an award-winning college, we are looking for exceptional people like you to join our team. We truly value our support staff who have a key role in supporting and developing our students.

Role

This is a "hands-on" role in our teaching workshops and your priority will be assisting and supporting groups of students and the lecturer. In a typical day, you’ll be:

• providing technical support, supervision and instruction to students, overseen by the lecturer


• ensuring tools, workshops and machinery are maintained and clean, complying with manufacturers and health and safety requirements


• demonstrating skills to small groups or individuals as requested by teaching staff.

Relevant industrial experience would be invaluable, along with experience of sharing your skills in an educational/training environment.

In return, we offer a warm and welcoming college with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• A 25-day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 10 college closure days (Plus an additional 5 days of annual leave after 5 years of service with us.


• A well-respected pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Fund with an above average employer contribution)


• Free parking at all our college sites (on a first come first served basis)


• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working


• Superb opportunities for training and development


• Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to work scheme


• Discounts and offers at major High Street and Online retailers


• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.


• Assistance Programme.


• Dedicated staff Wellbeing events.

So, if you’d like to make a difference and be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most exciting employment sectors in the UK, we’d love to hear from you.

Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from individuals from an ethnic minority and the LGBTQIA+ community, as they are under-represented at our college. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive to provide the best construction and the built environment education in England.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

Closing date: 6th October 2026