Plumbing and Heating Assessor

Think FE Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading further education provider is seeking an experienced Plumbing and Heating Assessor to conduct workplace assessments for apprentices in Northampton and surrounding areas. You will offer personalized guidance and feedback to ensure learners meet industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess relevant vocational qualifications and an assessor qualification, alongside strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £41,140 per annum and includes benefits such as 38 days holiday and a Teachers Pension Scheme.

Benefits

38 days holiday

Teachers Pension Scheme (28.68% employer contribution)

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Recent and relevant industry experience.
• Experience working with qualification and assessment frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality workplace assessments in line with apprenticeship standards.
• Provide tailored support and constructive feedback to learners.
• Coordinate assessment visits with employers and training providers.

Skills

Strong communication and feedback skills

Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Education

Relevant vocational qualification in Plumbing and Heating (Level 3 or above)

Assessor qualification (TAQA, CAVA, or A1)

Job description

Plumbing and Heating Assessor A Leading Further Education Provider in Northampton

Location: Northampton (travel required across region)

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £41,140 per annum

Benefits: 38 days holiday (including bank holidays) + Teachers Pension Scheme (28.68% employer contribution)

We re working in partnership with a high-performing further education provider in Northampton to find an experienced Plumbing and Heating Assessor to support the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

In this crucial role, you ll be responsible for conducting workplace assessments for plumbing apprentices, ensuring they meet the standards outlined in apprenticeship frameworks. You ll provide personalised feedback and guidance to learners, helping them progress and succeed in their qualifications.

This role is ideal for a skilled industry professional with a passion for training and development, who enjoys working directly with apprentices and employers in real workplace settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out high-quality workplace assessments in line with apprenticeship standards
• Provide tailored support and constructive feedback to learners
• Monitor and record learner progress using e-portfolios and digital platforms
• Coordinate assessment visits with employers and training providers
• Travel regularly to various sites across the region to conduct assessments
• Ensure all assessments align with awarding body and regulatory guidelines
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of learner progress and outcomes

Essential Requirements:

• A relevant vocational qualification in Plumbing and Heating (Level 3 or above)
• Assessor qualification (TAQA, CAVA, or A1)
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Recent and relevant industry experience
• Strong communication and feedback skills
• Experience working with qualification and assessment frameworks and external bodies
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Desirable:

• A Level 4 teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards this)

Next Steps:

Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.