Lecturer in Plumbing & Heating Engineer

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension Scheme

Generous Holiday Allowance

Free On-Site Gyms

Lifestyle Discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted meals and services

Job summary

Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking a skilled Plumbing & Heating professional to join as a lecturer. This full-time permanent role involves teaching and assessing learners across Plumbing programmes while fostering a hands-on learning environment.

With a focus on impactful education, you will inspire the next generation of engineers, ensuring they develop confidence and practical skills for their careers.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing required.
• Gas competency must be obtained.
• Experience in Plumbing & Heating Engineering necessary.
• Experience mentoring others is valued.
• Teaching qualification is welcomed but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess learners across Plumbing & Heating programmes.
• Deliver engaging, practical sessions in workshops and classrooms.
• Support learners in developing industry-standard skills.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and professionalism.
• Track learner progress and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Teaching skills

Plumbing expertise

Mentoring experience

Gas competency

Industry knowledge

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing

Teaching qualification

Tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

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 youre 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 Wiltshire College & University Centre 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

• 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 Youll 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 Youll 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 dont have one yet, well 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.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre 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 childrens 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.