Water Trainer

3t | Training Services (UK); Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Health plan & Perkbox

Cycle to Work

Pension 5%/Employer 3%

Job summary

3t Training Services is recruiting a Water Trainer for a permanent role in Urmston, Manchester. You will deliver high-quality training and assessment in mains water installation and water service laying, training delegates to meet awarding standards.

Role includes supporting apprentices, providing practical and safe learning experiences, and occasional travel to other 3t sites or customer locations. Training in a dynamic utilities environment with long-term growth prospects.

Qualifications

• 5 years in the utility sector with water networks exposure.
• Preparing to teach in lifelong learning sector (PTLLS) Level 4.
• Assessing competence qualifications A1/D32/D33.
• Level 1 Certificate in Network Construction Operations (Water).
• Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Water) - Mains Layer.
• Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Water) - Service Layer.
• Experience delivering training on mains water installation and water service laying.
• Experience supporting apprenticeship delivery and progress assessments.
• EUSR Water Hygiene knowledge.
• NRSWA ticket held.

Responsibilities

• Complete all administrative work linked to qualifications and assessments.
• Maintain records of assessments per awarding organisation requirements and 3t quality standards.
• Provide timely information, guidance and feedback to candidates.
• Ensure inclusive assessment strategies and fair decisions.
• Comply with internal quality assurance procedures.
• Ensure candidates meet Health and Safety standards.
• Be aware of Equality & Diversity and safeguarding.
• Support apprenticeship delivery and progress for water utilities.

Skills

Water utility experience

Water training delivery

Apprenticeship delivery

EUSR Water Hygiene

NRSWA ticket

Assessing competence (A1/D32/D33)

Teaching qualification prep (PTLLS)

Health & safety awareness

Level 2 Diploma (Water) - mains

Level 2 Diploma (Water) - service

Level 1 Certificate (Water)

Education

5 years Utility sector experience

PTLLS Level 4 Teaching Qualification

Assessing Competence A1/D32/D33

Level 1 Certificate in Network Construction Operations (Water)

Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Water) - Mains Layer

Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Water) - Service Layer

Job description

Applicants must already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide visa support for this role.

3t is currently looking to recruit a Water Trainer on a permanent contract located in Urmston, Manchester, England.

Salary And Benefits Package

• Competitive Base Salary
• Holiday entitlement of 33 days (including mandatory days off to cover Christmas and New Year)
• HSF Health Plan and Perkbox
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension contributions 5% (Employee) & 3% (Employer)

This role is contracted at 40 hours per week. The standard working pattern will be 7.30am to 4.00pm or 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Looking to Get Off the Tools?

If you have solid experience across water utilities and are ready for a new challenge, this is a great opportunity to move into a stable, long-term role where you can share your knowledge and expertise.

No previous training experience required. We are looking for experienced utilities professionals and will support successful candidates in gaining teaching and assessor qualifications.

Join 3t and help train and assess the next generation of skilled professionals across the UK’s utilities and construction sectors.

The Role

Role Purpose

To deliver high-quality water training and assessment, with a primary focus on mains water installation, service laying and associated utility water qualifications. The role will train and assess candidates’ competence against awarding organisation standards, support apprenticeship delivery, and ensure training delegates receive a safe, practical and engaging learning experience that promotes lifelong learning.

Scope

• Primarily Manchester based, with travel required to other 3t locations or customer sites
• External relationships with utility contractors and construction-based customers
• Close liaison with other trainers and planning and quality departments

Duties And Responsibilities

• Complete all administrative work linked to the qualification and assessments
• Keep and maintain accurate records of assessments and paperwork in accordance with the awarding organisation requirements and 3t’s own quality requirements
• Provide prompt information, advice, guidance and constructive feedback to candidates during and after completion of the qualification.
• Make sure that assessment strategies used are inclusive (regardless of gender, age or origin) and be fair, reliable and consistent in assessment decisions
• Comply with the internal quality assurance procedures
• Be fair, reliable and consistent in assessment decisions
• Ensure all candidates comply with the Health and safety standards
• Be aware of Equality & Diversity, Safeguarding including the Prevent Duty.
• Support the delivery of apprenticeship programmes, including planning, training, assessment and progress support for water utility apprentices
• Deliver practical and classroom-based training to delegates on mains water installation, water service laying, safe systems of work and industry best practice
• Maintain current technical knowledge of water network construction, mains laying, service laying, repair techniques and relevant water industry standards
• Comply with all 3t policies and procedures

Values & Culture

At 3t our values of Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence are at the heart of what we do and reflect what is important to 3t, how we operate and fulfil our vision. We are looking for future colleagues who believe in the power of working together by being open and respectful, think creatively and dare to be different to find solutions and are dedicated, driven and passionate to strive for excellence.

The Person

Essential Criteria

• 5 years Utility sector experience, preferably with a strong background in water networks and clean water distribution
• Preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector (PTLLS) Level 4, or equivalent teaching qualification
• Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Level 3, A1 or D32/D33 Qualification - if not already obtained, willingness to work towards
• Level 1 Certificate in Network Construction Operations (Water)
• Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Water) - Mains Layer
• Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Water) - Service Layer
• Experience delivering training on mains water installation, water service laying and associated practical skills
• Experience supporting apprenticeship delivery, including delegate progress, assessment preparation and workplace evidence requirements
• EUSR Water Hygiene and relevant water industry safety awareness
• NRSWA ticket

Desirable Criteria

• Emergency First Aid at Work qualification
• FREC 3 qualification
• EUSR Cat 3, 4 and 5
• Deep Excavation qualifications
• Utility SHEA Water
• Experience delivering regulated water utility qualifications or accredited water training programmes
• Gas network construction knowledge or qualifications that support cross-utility delivery

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, any offer of employment for this instructor role is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The Company

At 3t, we are passionate about up-skilling and empowering workforces to ensure a prosperous future where all workers, organisations and our industries thrive.

3t is the combination of world-leading companies that are together transforming training in the energy, and wider safety-critical sectors, combining cutting-edge immersive technology with award-winning high-impact workforce training. We stand as a global training powerhouse operating across 60 countries worldwide.

Together, we are training the workforce of the future.

3t Training Services is the UK’s largest and leading provider of training for the oil and gas, wind, and power industries, and a major player globally, whilst also making a significant impact on the wider and utilities sectors including gas, electric, and water.