Technician Plumbing

eTeach UK Limited; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Benenden Health care scheme

Job summary

Waltham Forest College is seeking a Technician Plumbing to join the plumbing team in East London. You will ensure workshop health and safety, manage stock, and support learners in practical skills, guiding them toward high achievement across vocational courses.

Candidates should have experience in a workshop or industry setting and be able to coach others. A relevant curriculum specialism is desirable, with a focus on safety and quality in a garage-like environment.

Qualifications

• You will be responsible for the health and safety of workshops and equipment.
• You will support small groups of learners with practical skills and progress.
• Knowledge of maintaining equipment in a garage environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the relevant workshop area and stock.
• Support learner progress, experience and practical skills.
• Coaching or supporting others, ideally within FE.

Skills

Health & safety

Workshop support

Learner coaching

Stock management

Education

Experience in FE or workshop environment

Job description

Job Title: Technician Plumbing Location: East LondonHours: 36 hours per week, full-timeSalary: £29,002 Contract: PermanentWaltham 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 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.

What’s in it for you?

• 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
• Benenden Health care scheme

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2026 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.

Closing Date: 3 November 2026Interview Date: 9 November 2026