Plumbing & Heating Training Centre Lead

Polypipe Building Products; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme (matched 8

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay &

Life assurance

Staff discount across Genuit Group & 8

Health and wellbeing initiatives: OH,-

Job summary

Polypipe Building Products is seeking a hands-on Training Centre Lead to design and deliver practical training across plastic plumbing, drainage and low-carbon heating technologies. You will align content with UK Building Regulations and the Future Homes Standard, while driving the centre's continuous improvement and real-world installation scenarios.

You will manage schedules, facilities, and safety compliance, mentor the training team, and act as the main contact for awarding bodies to

Qualifications

• On-site industry and training experience.
• Strong knowledge of plastic plumbing, domestic drainage, underfloor heating and air source heat pumps.
• Experience developing training courses or workshops from technical documentation.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Experience managing a training facility or operational site, including health & safety oversight.
• A1 Assessor Qualification or recognised training qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver practical, hands-on training programmes and assessments covering our full product portfolio.
• Ensure training content aligns with UK Building Regulations and Future Homes Standard.
• Develop blended learning content, including installation videos, webinars and digital training materials.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create technical content for social media and digital platforms.
• Lead the design and continuous improvement of the training centre and ensure safe, real-world scenarios.
• Manage day-to-day running of the facility, training schedules, stock levels and safety compliance.
• Maintain training rigs, tools and equipment to high safety and performance standards.
• Lead and mentor the Associate Trainer and wider team for engaging delivery.
• Act as main contact for awarding bodies like BPEC and LCL Awards to maintain accreditation.
• Monitor training effectiveness via learner feedback and competency assessments.
• Represent Polypipe as a brand ambassador at trade shows and industry events.

Skills

On-site industry experience

Training program design

Public speaking

Health & safety oversight

UK Building Regulations knowledge

Driving licence

Education

A1 Assessor Qualification

Level 3 Award in Education & Training (AET)

Level 3 Air Source Heat Pump Qualification

Job description

Polypipe Building Products is seeking a hands-on Training Centre Lead to design and deliver practical training across plastic plumbing, drainage and low-carbon heating technologies. You will align content with UK Building Regulations and the Future Homes Standard, while driving the centre's continuous improvement and real-world installation scenarios.

You will manage schedules, facilities, and safety compliance, mentor the training team, and act as the main contact for awarding bodies to