Learning & Skills Assessor - Plumbing & Domestic Heating Technician

Coastland College; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading further education provider in Weymouth is seeking a Learning and Skills Assessor to support and assess apprentices in the Plumbing and Domestic Heating sector. The role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and share the values of empowering learners. The position includes generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to confidential emotional support

Free on-site gym

Employee discounts

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting apprentices in their learning.
• Able to provide constructive feedback and maintain accurate records.
• Committed to personal development and safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training and assessments in the workplace.
• Prepare apprentices for End Point Assessments.
• Collaborate with employers to meet apprentices' learning goals.

Skills

Experience in training and assessment

Ability to travel

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating or equivalent

Gas Safe registration

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training and assessment in the workplace.
• Prepare apprentices for End Point Assessments, providing constructive feedback and support.
• Conduct workplace reviews and maintain accurate learner records.
• Collaborate with employers and internal teams to ensure apprentices meet their learning goals.
• Promote personal development, safeguarding, and equality throughout the learning journey.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in shaping the careers of aspiring electricians and influencing the future of the industry.
• Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative team dedicated to supporting each other and driving success.
• Professional Growth: Opportunity to enhance your own skills and career while contributing to the growth of others. - Skills enhancement in addition to your salary

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Learning and Skills Assessor to support and assess apprentices in the Plumbing and Domestic Heating sector, Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating (or equivalent) and be willing to work toward becoming Gas safe registered (Essential for role and salary uplift).

• Have the ability to travel, a full current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle on a daily basis., Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

About Coastland College

Coastland College is a General Further Education College spread across two campuses - one situated on the stunning Jurassic coastline in Weymouth and the other on a beautiful 18th Century Estate near the market town of Dorchester. As a newly united organisation, we're bringing together the best of both Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College to create an even stronger learning experience, with enhanced resources, a broader range of courses and industry-standard facilities. We are Connected | We are Courageous | We are Dynamic | We are Empowering | We are Welcoming With our combined expertise and resources, Coastland College is now one of the most dynamic and versatile further education providers in the region. From A-Levels to vocational courses and land-based studies to Apprenticeships, we have one purpose: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring they are future‑ready and prepared for today and tomorrow's world. Our supportive and dedicated community of staff place our students at the heart of everything they do, ensuring every learner thrives.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time roles) increasing by one additional day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days after five years of continuous service.
• Additional 3 efficiency closure days over the winter break and an additional 4 days over Easter.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Access to Care First – our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme.
• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development.
• Family-friendly policies.
• A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free on-site gym.
• Employee discounts at on‑site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre.
• Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme, free and confidential staff counselling and a trained team of Mental Health First Aiders.

Salary & Contract

Full Time, 37 Hours Contract: Permanent Salary: up to £36,054 if qualifying criteria met

£30,156 - £31,054 which is scale point 25-26 per annum (

Basic Salary + £5,000 uplift with qualifying criteria)

So, if you share our values and have the ambition to join us on our journey to continued success, we would love to hear from you. The important bit: Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and so an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.