Trainer in Construction

Bridgend College; Pencoed; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgend College is seeking a Trainer in Construction to deliver, assess and evaluate up to Level 3 qualifications in Brickwork, Groundworks and multi-skill. The role is full time and permanent with a salary scale 5/P02 (£30,165 - £49,061 per annum).

Candidates should hold NVQ Level 3 in Brickwork or Groundworks and TAQA Level 3 (or be willing to work towards). Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds and Welsh language skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Brickwork/ Groundworks qualifications.
• Experience in an industrial site brickwork environment.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent plus TAQA Level 3 (or willing to work towards).

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, deliver, assess and evaluate up to Level 3 in Brickwork, Groundworks and multi-skill.
• Connect with diverse learners and inspire individuals to achieve their full potential.
• Ensure safety and DBS compliance throughout the recruitment process.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Brickwork or Groundworks

TAQA Level 3

Job description

Our recruitment pages are available in Welsh by clicking on the Welsh button and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. It would be really helpful if you could indicate if you would prefer correspondence from the HR team in the medium of Welsh or English, by completing the language correspondence question on the declaration page when applying for a role with the College.

If you experience any difficulties logging in to your recruitment account when applying for a role, please click on the forgotten password link where you will be asked to enter your first and last name, your username and also the email address that you registered with. The system will email you a link that will allow you to reset your password, or email the team at [e-mail]. Please enter your search criteria below and select Search. To search for more than one item in a list, select the multiple criteria required using the keyboard keys 'Ctrl' or 'Shift'. If you don't see any vacancies that best fit what you are currently looking for then do not forget you can sign up for Email Alerts to receive details on any future opportunities. Either way, thank you for your interest in Bridgend College. Please note all vacancies close at midnight on the specified closing date.

Job search

Our recruitment pages are available in Welsh by clicking on the Welsh button and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. It would be really helpful if you could indicate if you would prefer correspondence from the HR team in the medium of Welsh or English, by completing the language correspondence question on the declaration page when applying for a role with the College.

If you experience any difficulties logging in to your recruitment account when applying for a role, please click on the forgotten password link where you will be asked to enter your first and last name, your username and also the email address that you registered with. The system will email you a link that will allow you to reset your password, or email the team at [e-mail]. Please enter your search criteria below and select Search. To search for more than one item in a list, select the multiple criteria required using the keyboard keys 'Ctrl' or 'Shift'. If you don't see any vacancies that best fit what you are currently looking for then do not forget you can sign up for Email Alerts to receive details on any future opportunities. Either way, thank you for your interest in Bridgend College. Please note all vacancies close at midnight on the specified closing date.

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credit_card Salary Salary scale 5/P02 (points 25 - 41) £30,165 - £49,061 per annum

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Job details

Salary Salary scale 5/P02 (points 25 - 41) £30,165 - £49,061 per annum

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Date posted 08/09/2026

Job reference REQ01228

Trainer in Construction

Full Time and Permanent

Salary scale 5/P02 (points 25 - 41) £30,165 - £49,061 per annum

Salary dependent on qualifications: No TAQA: Scale 5 (£30,165 to £33,119 per annum)

TAQA and PGCE: SO2 to PO2 (£41,729 - £49,061 per annum)

Are you passionate about brickwork or groundworks and eager to inspire learners? Join our dynamic team at Bridgend College!

Job Purpose: To plan, develop, deliver, assess and evaluate up to Level 3 in appropriate qualifications i.e. Brickwork, Groundworks and multi-skill

We are looking for someone who has knowledge of relevant Construction - Brickwork or Groundworks qualifications and working within an industrial Site Brickwork environment. You will be educated to minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent standard in Brickwork or Groundworks, along with a TAQA Level 3 (or equivalent), or willing to work towards this. You will have the ability to connect with a diverse range of learners and inspire individuals from all backgrounds to achieve their full potential.

Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. The above post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce and registration as a Work Based Learning Practitioner with the Education Workforce Council.

Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

The College does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.

Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.

If you are a people-centered, inspirational team player with a passion for innovation, and you are ready to make a difference and transform lives, we would love to hear from you.