Trainer in Plumbing & Heating (on-site)

onlyFE; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Suffolk New College is seeking an experienced trainer in Plumbing and Heating to deliver and assess high-quality apprenticeship training. The role will guide learners through practical and theoretical aspects to ensure they meet industry standards and apprenticeship requirements.

We provide an excellent training and development programme to help you transition into education. Based across our multi-campus sites in Suffolk, you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in Plumbing and Heating
• Ability to support delivery and assessment of apprenticeship training
• Assist with guidance through practical and theoretical aspects of plumbing and domestic heating systems

Responsibilities

• Support delivery and assessment of apprenticeship training to aspiring professionals
• Guide learners through practical and theoretical aspects to meet industry standards
• Support with transitioning learners into education through our training programme

Job description

• Within the range of £28,809 to £43,572 per annum (pro rata if part time)*
• Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process
• 35 hours per week, 52 weeks a year
• Full or part time opportunities considered
• Golden Hello Payment: Successful candidates will receive a one-off £3,000 Golden Hello payment, subject to terms and conditions.

This is an exciting time to join the college as we invest in growing and raising the profile of our Apprenticeship offer. You will find yourself joining a supportive team environment that is committed to giving our apprentices and learners the best experience possible to enable them to work competently and confidently out in industry.

We are seeking candidates with industry experience in Plumbing and Heating, with a desire and ability to encourage, motivate and inspire people. The successful candidate will support delivery and assessment of high-quality apprenticeship training to aspiring professionals. They will support with guiding learners through practical and theoretical aspects of plumbing and domestic heating systems, ensuring they meet industry standards and apprenticeship requirement. Whilst previous experience in a Trainer role or similar is desirable, it is not essential as we have an excellent training and development programme to help you make the transition into education, so that you can help shape the next generation.

Suffolk New College is a multi-campus, therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing date: Thursday 26th November 2026 at Midnight

Interview date: Friday 4th December 2026

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note we reserve the right to withdraw the advert prior to the closing date if we have sufficient applications. We reserve the right to interview immediately.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.

The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts. Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback at either application or interview stage.