PLUMBING TECHNICIAN

John Ruskin College; Redhill; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Gym access

Two pension schemes

Life assurance

Job summary

Orbital South Colleges Group in Redhill is seeking a Plumbing Technician to support the Construction department. You will help learners develop practical plumbing skills in the workshops and ensure health and safety guidelines are followed.

You will order stock, maintain consumables, prepare materials for activities, and keep equipment clean and well maintained. A Level 2 Plumbing qualification or equivalent, and a First Aid certificate, are expected, with experience of teaching or working with

Qualifications

• Knowledge/industry experience of Plumbing
• Experience of working with young people
• Full First Aid Qualification (or willing to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Support students in learning practical plumbing skills in the workshops.
• Supervise and maintain workshops, ensuring health and safety regulations are followed.
• Order stock and maintain consumables, prepare materials for student activities.
• Clean and maintain equipment in the plumbing workshops.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Experience with young people

Education

Level 2 Plumbing qualification

First Aid qualification

Job description

Plumbing Technician

Job Type: Support

Job Category: Construction

Employment Basis: Established (salaried)

Location: East Surrey College - Redhill

Salary Range: £29,962

Closing Date: 08/11/2026

Documents:

• 3. OSC Corporation Competency Framework.pdf (PDF, 497.72kb)
• Technician - JD&PS.pdf (PDF, 174.4kb)

Collegelocation: East Surrey College (Redhill)

Salary: £29,373

Hours: 8:45 - 5 pm Full time (37 hours/week)

We are currently seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Plumbing Technician to join our Construction department. This post would suit an individual who has achieved their own plumbing qualifications or who has a plumbing background themselves and understands the basic principles. Candidates will be enthusiastic, self-motivated with excellent communication skills, and with a committed approach to your work you will maintain a high quality learning environment for our learners. Based in the Construction area of our Technology department this exciting post will involve; supporting students in their learning of practical skills in the Plumbing workshops, supervising and maintaining workshops ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. You will also be responsible for ordering stock, maintaining a stock of consumables and preparing materials for student activities as well as the cleaning and maintenance of the equipment.

The Successful Candidate Must Have

• A minimum of a Level 2 vocational qualification in Plumbing or a related subject
• Knowledge/industry experience of Plumbing
• Experience of working with young people
• Full First Aid Qualification (or willing to obtain)

In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, life assurance, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.

Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus’ are smoke-free zones.

As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.