Plumbing Technician (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the East Midlands is seeking a Plumbing Technician to support learners in a busy workshop.

You will prep workshops, tools and materials, assist lecturers during practical sessions and uphold health and safety standards.

This role focuses on practical plumbing training, stock management and keeping sessions running smoothly.

Qualifications

• A relevant vocational qualification in plumbing or construction.
• Demonstrable practical skills and strong knowledge of industry-standard tools, equipment and materials.
• Good organisational, communication and administrative skills.
• The ability to work on your own initiative.
• Desirable (but not essential): Previous technical experience within a further education or training environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing workshop areas, tools and materials ahead of practical teaching sessions and demonstrations.
• Maintaining, servicing and repairing workshop equipment across the training areas.
• Supporting teaching staff during practical sessions and assisting learners.
• Upholding health and safety standards in all workshop and training areas.
• Managing stock levels so that materials and tools are available when they are needed.

Skills

Workshop supervision

Health & safety compliance

Learner support

Organisation & communication

Initiative

Education

Vocational qualification in plumbing or construction

Tools

Power tools

Equipment maintenance & repair

Stock management systems

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

Are you an experienced plumber who would enjoy supporting learners in a busy workshop environment?

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider as a Plumbing Technician, making sure practical sessions run smoothly, safely and on time. You'll prepare the workshop, the tools and the materials so that teaching staff and learners can get straight to work.

You'll also work alongside lecturers during practical sessions, helping learners use equipment correctly and keeping health and safety standards high throughout.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing workshop areas, tools and materials ahead of practical teaching sessions and demonstrations.
• Maintaining, servicing and repairing workshop equipment across the training areas.
• Supporting teaching staff during practical sessions and assisting learners.
• Upholding health and safety standards in all workshop and training areas.
• Managing stock levels so that materials and tools are available when they are needed.

What We're Looking For

• A relevant vocational qualification in plumbing or a construction-related trade
• Demonstrable practical skills and strong knowledge of industry-standard tools, equipment and materials
• Good organisational, communication and administrative skills
• The ability to work on your own initiative

Desirable (but not essential):

• Previous technical experience within a further education or training environment

• Relevant vocational qualification in plumbing or construction-related trade
• Demonstrable practical skills and strong knowledge of industry-standard tools, equipment and materials
• Good organisational, communication and administrative skills
• Ability to work on own initiative

Skills & Qualifications

Plumbing Workshop preparation Equipment maintenance and repair Health and safety compliance Stock management Learner support Construction trades