Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician (18.5 hours)

South Essex College of Further & Higher Education; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Basildon is seeking a Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician for 18.5 hours per week. The role involves conducting essential maintenance checks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing support for plumbing apprenticeships. Responsibilities also include managing workshop setups and liaising with suppliers. Interested candidates should apply via the College's E-recruit website to ensure their applications are considered. Please be aware that applications may be closed early if a suitable candidate is found.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out daily, weekly, and monthly checks on tools, machinery and equipment.
• Maintaining compliance with COSHH, PUWER and other safety regulations.
• Keeping accurate safety records for audits and inspections.
• Managing safe storage and handling of materials, chemicals and equipment.
• Providing curriculum & assessment support.
• Setting up workshop spaces and equipment for practical sessions.
• Providing technical assistance to tutors during practical delivery.
• Supporting plumbing apprenticeships.
• Liaising with suppliers/employers.
• Managing stock control to reduce waste.
• Organising workshop timetables and resource usage.
• Supporting staff inductions and training.
• Supporting awarding body inspections and audits.

Job description

Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician (18.5 hours)

South Essex College is looking for a Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician. Your responsibilities include:

1. Carrying out daily, weekly, and monthly checks on tools, machinery and equipment.
2. Maintaining compliance with COSHH, PUWER and other safety regulations.
3. Keeping accurate safety records for audits and inspections.
4. Managing safe storage and handling of materials, chemicals and equipment.
5. Providing curriculum & assessment support, including ordering and maintaining stock/materials in line with curriculum plans and assessment schedules.
6. Setting up workshop spaces and equipment for practical sessions.
7. Providing technical assistance to tutors during practical delivery.
8. Supporting plumbing apprenticeships to ensure workshops reflect industry standards and to prepare for EPA training.
9. Liaising with suppliers/employers to keep materials and tools up to date.
10. Managing stock control to reduce waste.
11. Organising workshop timetables and resource usage.
12. Supporting staff inductions and safe-use training for equipment.
13. Supporting awarding body inspections and internal audits.

The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

ONLY APPLICATIONS MADE VIA OUR COLLEGE E-RECRUIT WEBSITE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!

Please note: South Essex College is closed for the festive period from Wednesday 24th December 2025, reopening on Friday 2nd January 2026. During this time, emails will not be monitored.