Plumbing assessor

Job Description

Assessor - Plumbing

Location: HampshireSalary: £32,896 - £41,592 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)Contract: Full Time, Permanent (37 hours per week)

Are you an experienced Plumbing or Gas professional looking to move into education and support the next generation of skilled tradespeople?

An established Further Education provider in the South of England is seeking a Plumbing Assessor to support apprentices and learners through their training journey, helping them develop the technical skills, knowledge and behaviours required to succeed within the industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong industry experience who enjoys mentoring others and wants a rewarding career with excellent benefits, long-term stability and genuine opportunities for professional development.

The Role

You will work closely with apprentices, employers and curriculum teams to support learner achievement across Plumbing and Gas programmes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering learner inductions and onboarding activities
• Providing theory and practical training sessions
• Conducting workplace observations, assessments and progress reviews
• Monitoring learner progress and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting learners to achieve qualification requirements and apprenticeship standards
• Providing constructive feedback and coaching to improve performance
• Building strong relationships with employers and industry partners
• Supporting curriculum development and learning resource creation
• Participating in quality assurance activities where appropriate

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Plumbing qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds Advanced Craft or equivalent)
• Industry experience within Plumbing and/or Gas
• Maths and English at Level 2 (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to motivate and support learners of varying abilities
• Good IT skills and confidence using digital systems

Salary & Benefits

• £32,896 - £41,592 per annum
• 37 hours per week
• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Healthcare plan
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Excellent opportunities to gain teaching and assessing qualifications
• Stable and rewarding career within Further Education

This role would suit an experienced Plumbing Engineer, Gas Engineer, Heating Engineer, Plumbing Supervisor, Assessor or Trainer looking to step into a rewarding education environment while remaining connected to industry.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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Because education matters.

Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.