Technician Plumbing

Waltham Forest; New Addington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career average pension

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced sick pay

NUS discount

Vodafone Advantage

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work

Sodexo benefits

Benenden Health care

Job summary

Waltham Forest College is seeking a technician to join the plumbing team. You will be responsible for the health and safety of workshops, manage stock and equipment, and support small groups of learners with practical skills and progress across vocational courses.

Knowledge of maintaining workshop equipment and experience coaching others in a college or FE setting is preferred. The role offers a supportive environment with strong employer partnerships and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industry/workshop environments.
• Coaching or mentoring others, ideally in FE.
• Knowledge of health and safety in workshops.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the plumbing workshop area and stock.
• Support learners with practical skills and progression.
• Ensure health and safety compliance in workshops.

Job description

We are looking for a technician to join the plumbing team. As a technician you will be responsible and accountable for the health and safety of workshops, inventory and supporting small groups of learners with practical skills and progress. You will be a proactive specialist with technical knowledge to join the existing team in this vocational area. You will lead and manage the relevant workshop area and stock, as well as supporting the department with learner progress, experience and practical skills, leading to wider participation and excellent achievement in various vocational courses offered in the department.

Knowledge of maintaining associated equipment within a garage environment would be beneficial. Stock ordering / control of materials, tooling and machine equipment would be an advantage. Also, supporting the production of learner's work pieces to achieve the highest industry standards.

You will have proven experience of supporting in the industry or workshop environment and coaching or supporting others, ideally within FE, along with a relevant curriculum specialism.

Waltham Forest College has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious 'Outstanding' rating.

Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College's focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success.

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, Vodafone Advantage, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme, Sodexo benefits scheme and Benenden Health care scheme.