Technical Advisor & Training Officer

Valeco Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Advisor & Training Officer in Edinburgh. This hybrid role combines providing technical advice and designing high-quality training sessions. Ideal for experienced professionals in plumbing and heating, it offers a salary of £36,000 - £40,000 and a range of benefits including holidays and pension contributions. The candidate will have opportunities to improve industry standards through training delivery and member support services.

Benefits

24 days holiday + 10 public holidays

7.5% employer contribution pension

Group Life Assurance

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience and technical expertise in plumbing and heating systems.
• Recognised qualifications in plumbing, heating, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering training or technical presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative technical advice and support to members.
• Design and deliver high-quality training sessions through the SNIPEF Academy.
• Conduct technical and member inspections.

Skills

Hands-on experience in plumbing and heating systems

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Education

Recognised qualifications in plumbing or heating

Job description

Technical Advisor & Training Officer: Plumbing & Heating

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home). Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 (DOE). Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (34.5 hours).

Benefits: 24 days holiday + 10 public holidays, 7.5% employer contribution pension, Mon‑Thurs 9am‑5pm, Friday 9am‑4:30pm, Group Life Assurance, Wellbeing Support.

About the Role

SNIPEF (The Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation) is seeking an expert Technical Advisor & Training Officer to join their Technical Team in Edinburgh. This central, newly‑created role is ideal for a motivated individual—perhaps a Plumbing/Heating Lecturer or an experienced professional—committed to developing the next generation of the industry. You will play a key part in raising professional standards across Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Key Responsibilities (The Impact You’ll Make)

• Expert Guidance: Provide authoritative technical advice and support to members on all matters, including plumbing, heating, water safety, building standards, and gas safety.
• Training Design & Delivery: Design, develop, and deliver high‑quality training sessions, workshops, and presentations through the SNIPEF Academy.
• Inspections & Compliance: Conduct technical and member inspections, provide technical input for certification schemes, and contribute to SNIPEF’s complaints process.
• Improvement: Review technical standards and continuously improve training content and member support services.

Qualifications and Skills

• Extensive, hands‑on experience and technical expertise in plumbing and heating systems.
• Recognised qualifications in plumbing, heating, or a related discipline.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with proven experience delivering training, mentoring, or technical presentations.
• A proactive, solution‑focused approach and excellent organisational skills.
• A positive, professional, and approachable manner.

Note on Qualifications: While an Assessor qualification is preferred, this is a newly created position and we are happy to support the right candidate in obtaining this if required.

Applications must be submitted directly to Valeco Recruitment. Direct applications to SNIPEF will not be considered.