Lecturer in Plumbing & Heating Engineer
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Responsibilities
- Teach and assess learners across Plumbing & Heating programmes, including full-time courses and apprenticeships
- Deliver engaging, practical sessions in workshop and classroom environments
- Support learners in developing industry-standard skills, knowledge, and safe working practices
- Embed current industry practices, regulations, and sustainability principles into teaching
- Maintain high standards of health & safety, safeguarding, and professionalism
- Track learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement
Requirements
- A Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing
- Gas competency
- An IQA & Assessors Award or a willingness to work towards one
- Industry experience within Plumbing & Heating Engineering
- Strong practical skills and up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and regulations
- Experience supporting or mentoring others, either in the workplace or education
- A teaching qualification is welcomed - but if you don't have one yet, we'll support you to achieve it while you work
- Why Become a Lecturer?
- Make a real difference - and enjoy:
- A healthier work-life balance
- A stable and respected career in education
- The opportunity to shape the next generation of skilled tradespeople
- A meaningful role where confidence, competence, and careers are built step by step
- Help learners build the skills that keep homes running and communities thriving.
- Inspire skills. Build futures. Teach Plumbing & Heating.
- If you're ready to take on a fulfilling and hands-on role in education, we'd love to hear from you.
- Please note:
- Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
- Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
- Safer Recruitment
- We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
- Closing date: 25th June 2026
- Shortlist date: 26thJune 2026
- Interview date: TBC
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Additional Information
Lecturer in Plumbing & Heating Engineer Location: Chippenham Salary: Up to £40,814 per year plus a £5,500 pro rata Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience) Are you a skilled Plumbing & Heating professional who takes pride in high-quality workmanship and enjoys sharing your expertise with others? Do you want to inspire the next generation of engineers to develop practical skills, confidence, and industry knowledge that can shape their careers? Whether you're an experienced lecturer or an industry professional looking to move into teaching, this is a rewarding opportunity to pass on your knowledge and make a lasting impact on learners' futures. Join our client and bring your expertise to a supportive, hands-on learning environment where your skills will make a real difference every day.
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