Trainer Assessor in Plumbing

Think FE; Chichester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Health and wellbeing

On-site gym

Pension scheme

Free parking

Training and development

Cycle to work

Healthcare plan

Job summary

Think FE is seeking an experienced Plumbing Trainer Assessor to join its Work Based Learning team in Warwickshire. Based in Leamington Spa, you will support apprentices, liaise with employers and assess learners in the workplace, carrying out NVQ assessments and progress reviews.

You should hold an NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing with recent industry experience and solid Health & Safety knowledge. An Assessor qualification is desirable and a UK driving licence is preferred; GCSE English/Maths

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing (or equivalent).
• Recent and extensive plumbing industry experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of the trade.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Full UK driving licence with clean record.
• Good admin and IT skills.
• Teamworking ability and safeguarding understanding.
• Assessor qualification such as A1 is desirable; willing to achieve in 12 months.
• GCSE English and Maths at 4/C or above or willing to achieve within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess learners in the workplace against NVQ standards.
• Conduct formal progress reviews with learners and employers.
• Support apprentices with academic and vocational development.
• Coordinate work placements and employer opportunities.
• Monitor training quality of subcontractors.
• Assist with recruitment and promotional activities as required.
• Occasionally support exam invigilation with training provided.

Skills

Industry experience

Health & safety knowledge

Team player

Administrative IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing

Job description

Trainer Assessor in Plumbing

Location: Leamington Spa

Salary: £39,056 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Think FE is working with a highly regarded vocational college in Warwickshire that has strong links with local and national employers across the construction sector.

The college is looking for an experienced Plumbing professional to join its Work Based Learning team as a Trainer Assessor in Plumbing. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong industry experience who enjoys supporting apprentices, working with employers and helping learners progress towards successful completion of their qualifications.

The role

You will work closely with apprentices, employers and college teams to support learners throughout their programme, carrying out workplace assessments, progress reviews and mentoring.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing learners in the workplace against relevant NVQ standards
• Carrying out formal progress reviews with learners and employers
• Supporting apprentices with their academic and vocational development
• Liaising with employers and other assessors to ensure learners have suitable opportunities to demonstrate competence
• Helping to coordinate work placements and employment opportunities
• Supporting the development of strong relationships with industry
• Monitoring the quality of training delivered by subcontractors
• Supporting recruitment and promotional activity where required
• Contributing to bespoke training opportunities that meet employer needs

You may also occasionally support with exam invigilation during busy periods, with training provided.

What we’re looking for

You will need:

• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing, or an equivalent apprenticeship qualification
• Recent and extensive industry experience within plumbing
• Strong technical knowledge of the trade
• A good working knowledge of Health & Safety
• Experience working with employers or industry partners
• A full UK driving licence with no major endorsements
• Good administrative and IT skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A strong understanding of safeguarding, equality and diversity

An Assessor qualification such as A1, or equivalent, is desirable. Applicants who do not currently hold this may still be considered if they are willing to achieve it within their first 12 months.

Applicants without GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent, may also be considered where they are willing to achieve these within the first 12 months.

Why join?

The college offers a strong package of benefits, including:

• 38 days’ annual leave including bank holidays, college closure days and an annual relaxed day
• Annual leave increasing after five years’ service
• Comprehensive training and development
• Leadership and management development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support
• Access to a voluntary health cash plan
• Free on-site gym
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted college courses
• Discounted hair and beauty treatments
• Free will-writing service
• Paid Carer’s Leave equivalent to your usual working week

This is an excellent opportunity to move into, or continue developing within, further education while remaining closely connected to the plumbing industry.

02nd September, 2026