Plumbing and Heating Assessor

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

Job summary

A leading further education provider in Northampton seeks a Plumbing and Heating Assessor to conduct workplace assessments for apprentices. This role requires a vocational qualification in Plumbing and Heating, an assessor qualification, and strong communication skills. You will provide personalized feedback, monitor learner progress, and ensure assessments align with standards. The position offers a full-time, permanent contract with competitive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme.

Benefits

38 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Teachers Pension Scheme (28.68% employer contribution)

Qualifications

• Relevant vocational qualification in Plumbing and Heating required.
• Assessor qualification necessary for role.
• Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality workplace assessments in line with apprenticeship standards.
• Provide tailored support and constructive feedback to learners.
• Monitor learner progress using e-portfolios and digital platforms.

Skills

Strong communication and feedback skills

Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Education

Vocational qualification in Plumbing and Heating (Level 3 or above)

Assessor qualification (TAQA, CAVA, or A1)

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

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.