Plumbing Apprenticeship Trainer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

Career Progression

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

Slough & Langley College invites applications for a Plumbing Apprenticeship Trainer to coach, mentor and assess plumbing apprentices toward EPA Gateway readiness.

This permanent full-time role (37 hours per week) focuses on coaching, progress reviews, and learner support, building strong employer relationships along the way.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Plumbing & Heating qualification required.
• CCN1 and CENWAT required.
• Level 2 English and Maths required.
• Assessor award such as CAVA or A1 desirable, or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Plumbing apprentices.
• Deliver coaching, mentoring, assessment and constructive feedback.
• Conduct initial assessments and skills scans.
• Agree learning pathways and completion timelines with apprentices and employers.
• Hold 10-12 week progress reviews with apprentices and line managers.
• Track learner progress and audit off-the-job training hours.
• Maintain accurate records using EBS and e-portfolio systems.
• Use digital platforms (MS Teams, Google Classroom) for delivery.
• Liaise with employers, apprenticeship teams and EPAOs.
• Support learners with differing abilities and additional learning needs.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written & verbal communication

IT literacy

Education

Level 3 Plumbing & Heating

CCN1

CENWAT

Level 2 English & Maths

Assessor award (CAVA or A1) desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

e-portfolio systems

Job description

Plumbing Apprenticeship Trainer

Slough

£30,000 - £44,000 + Local Government Pension + Career Progression + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Plumbing and Gas professional looking to move into a coaching and assessment role? Do you want to support the next generation of Plumbing apprentices while building a long-term career within education and apprenticeship delivery?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Slough & Langley College in a permanent role supporting Plumbing apprentices through their apprenticeship journey. You'll play a key role in coaching, mentoring, assessing and guiding learners towards successful EPA Gateway readiness.

As a Technical Skills Coach / Trainer, you'll manage a caseload of Plumbing apprentices, delivering workplace coaching, assessment feedback, progress reviews, skills scans and learner support. You'll work closely with apprentices, employers, line managers, apprenticeship teams and EPAOs to ensure learners remain on track and receive a high-quality apprenticeship experience.

The ideal candidate will have strong Plumbing and Gas experience, alongside a Level 3 Plumbing and Heating qualification, CCN1 and CENWAT. You'll ideally already hold an Assessor qualification such as CAVA or A1, although candidates willing to work towards this may also be considered. Strong organisation, communication and IT skills are essential, as the role involves accurate learner tracking, e-portfolio use and apprenticeship compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Plumbing Skills Coach, Trainer Assessor, Apprenticeship Coach or qualified Plumbing and Gas professional to support apprentices, build employer relationships and make a lasting impact within work-based learning.

The role:

• Manage a caseload of Plumbing apprentices.
• Deliver coaching, mentoring, assessment and constructive feedback.
• Conduct initial assessments and skills scans.
• Agree realistic learning pathways and completion timelines with apprentices and employers.
• Hold 10-12 week progress reviews with apprentices and line managers.
• Track learner progress against knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Monitor and audit off-the-job training hours.
• Maintain accurate records using EBS and e-portfolio systems.
• Use digital platforms including Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom and online learning environments.
• Liaise with employers, central apprenticeship teams and EPAOs.
• Support learners with differing abilities and additional learning needs.
• Permanent full-time position, 37 hours per week.

The person:

• Level 3 Plumbing and Heating qualification.
• CCN1 and CENWAT required.
• Level 2 English and Maths.
• Assessor award such as CAVA or A1 desirable, or willingness to work towards.
• Experience working with apprentices, employers or within apprenticeship delivery.
• Experience working with awarding bodies, EPAOs and curriculum teams.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and e-portfolio systems.
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider delivery team.
• Committed to delivering a high-quality learner and employer experience.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.