Lecturer in Plumbing & Heating Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

2-week Christmas break

Employee assistance programme

Free on-site gyms

Lifestyle discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

CPD & qualifications funding

Discounted meals & local offers

Job summary

Iris Recruitment is seeking a Lecturer in Plumbing & Heating Engineering in Chippenham. The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a 37-hour week and a salary up to £40,814 per year plus a £5,500 pro rata Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus, depending on skills and experience.

The successful candidate will teach and assess learners, deliver practical sessions, and ensure health & safety standards while embedding industry practices and sustainability into teaching.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing.
• Gas competency.
• IQA & Assessors Award or willingness to work towards.
• Industry experience in Plumbing & Heating Engineering.
• Strong practical skills and up-to-date knowledge of regulations.
• Experience mentoring others.
• Teaching qualification welcomed and will be supported during work.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess learners across Plumbing & Heating programmes, including full-time courses and apprenticeships.
• Deliver engaging, practical sessions in workshop and classroom environments.
• Support learners in developing industry-standard skills, knowledge, and safe working practices.
• Embed current industry practices, regulations, and sustainability principles into teaching.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, safeguarding, and professionalism.
• Track learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement.

Skills

Gas competency

Industry knowledge

Mentoring experience

Health & safety awareness

Education

A Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing

IQA & Assessors Award

Job description

Lecturer in Plumbing & Heating Engineer

Location: Chippenham

Salary: Up to £40,814 per year plus a £5,500 pro rata Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Are you a skilled Plumbing & Heating professional who takes pride in high-quality workmanship and enjoys sharing your expertise with others? Do you want to inspire the next generation of engineers to develop practical skills, confidence, and industry knowledge that can shape their careers?

Whether you're an experienced lecturer or an industry professional looking to move into teaching, this is a rewarding opportunity to pass on your knowledge and make a lasting impact on learners' futures.

Join our client and bring your expertise to a supportive, hands‑on learning environment where your skills will make a real difference every day.

What We Offer

Salary: up to £40,814 per year plus a £5,500 pro rata Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus

(Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Contract Type:

Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme - secure your future with an excellent pension
• Generous Holiday Allowance - 37 days paid annual leave + 8 paid bank holidays
• College Closure & Wellbeing Days - including a fully paid 2-week Christmas break
• Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support whenever you need it
• Free On‑Site Gyms - available across multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts - savings on retail, travel, tech and more
• Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme - save money and stay active
• Professional Development - fully funded qualifications and structured CPD
• Additional Perks - discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers

A stable, rewarding teaching role - designed to support your wellbeing and long‑term career.

What You'll Do

• Teach and assess learners across Plumbing & Heating programmes, including full‑time courses and apprenticeships
• Deliver engaging, practical sessions in workshop and classroom environments
• Support learners in developing industry‑standard skills, knowledge, and safe working practices
• Embed current industry practices, regulations, and sustainability principles into teaching
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, safeguarding, and professionalism
• Track learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement

What You'll Bring

• A Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing
• Gas competency
• An IQA & Assessors Award or a willingness to work towards one
• Industry experience within Plumbing & Heating Engineering
• Strong practical skills and up‑to‑date knowledge of industry standards and regulations
• Experience supporting or mentoring others, either in the workplace or education
• A teaching qualification is welcomed - but if you don't have one yet, we'll support you to achieve it while you work

Why Become a Lecturer?

Make a real difference - and enjoy:

• A healthier work‑life balance
• A stable and respected career in education
• The opportunity to shape the next generation of skilled tradespeople
• A meaningful role where confidence, competence, and careers are built step by step

Help learners build the skills that keep homes running and communities thriving.

Inspire skills. Build futures. Teach Plumbing & Heating.

If you're ready to take on a fulfilling and hands‑on role in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Safer Recruitment

Our client follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing date: 14th October 2026

Shortlist date: 15th October 2026

Interview date: TBC