Trainer Assessor in Plumbing

Think Fe; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days' annual leave

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

Job summary

Think FE is seeking a highly experienced Plumbing Trainer Assessor to support apprentices in the workplace and college-based learning. Based in Leamington Spa, you will assess, review progress, mentor learners and coordinate work placements with employers.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing, strong industry experience, solid Health & Safety knowledge, and a willingness to gain an Assessor qualification within 12 months.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent apprenticeship
• Recent extensive plumbing industry experience
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements
• Willingness to achieve Assessor qualification within 12 months if not already held
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent, if not currently achieved

Responsibilities

• Assessing learners in the workplace against NVQ standards
• Conducting formal progress reviews with learners and employers
• Supporting apprentices with academic and vocational development
• Liaising with employers and other assessors to secure suitable opportunities
• Co-ordinating work placements and employment opportunities
• Building relationships with industry partners
• Monitoring quality of training delivered by subcontractors
• Supporting recruitment and promotional activity as needed
• Contributing to bespoke training opportunities for employers
• Occasionally assisting with exam invigilation

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing

Industry experience in plumbing

Health & Safety knowledge

UK driving licence

IT skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding & diversity understanding

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing

Assessor qualification (A1) desirable

GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent)

Job description

02nd September, 2026

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.