Plumbing & Heating Assessor: Train & Mentor Apprentices

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Pension

38 Days Holiday

Health Cash Plan

Free on-site parking

Discounted gym membership

Wellbeing programme

High street discounts

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is hiring a Plumbing & Heating Assessor in Northampton to move from the trade into education. You will assess apprentices in workplace settings, visit sites, and support learners toward EPA gateway while gaining assessor qualifications within 6 months.

A Level 3 qualification or equivalent is required, with driving licence and willingness to travel to employer sites. The role offers a competitive salary of £38,000-£45,000, 37-hour week, a strong benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Plumbing and Heating sector.
• Level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Assess Plumbing apprentices and competency-based qualifications in workplace settings.
• Carry out regular visits to apprentices at their place of employment.
• Complete progress reviews with apprentices and employers, setting SMART targets.
• Provide coaching, guidance and timely feedback to support learner progress.
• Support apprentices with evidence gathering, learning plans and assessment criteria.
• Help apprentices prepare for EPA gateway and end-point assessment.
• Use electronic systems and e-portfolio platforms such as OneFile to maintain accurate learner records.
• Liaise with employers, colleagues and support teams to overcome barriers to progress.
• Support quality assurance processes, including IQA activity and self-assessment.
• Maintain occupational currency through industry engagement and CPD.
• 37 hours per week, with some evening or weekend work when required.

Skills

Plumbing industry experience

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Time-management

Coaching

Education

Level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent

Tools

OneFile

Job description

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is hiring a Plumbing & Heating Assessor in Northampton to move from the trade into education. You will assess apprentices in workplace settings, visit sites, and support learners toward EPA gateway while gaining assessor qualifications within 6 months.

A Level 3 qualification or equivalent is required, with driving licence and willingness to travel to employer sites. The role offers a competitive salary of £38,000-£45,000, 37-hour week, a strong benefits