Location: Cross College/Chippenham
Salary: up to £40,814 per year, with potential to progress to higher-graded roles
Do you have solid experience in the plumbing industry and crave more stability and fulfilment?
Or perhaps youre qualified in Plumbing and want to channel your expertise into a career that makes a real difference?
If youre ready to step away from demanding site work, this is your chance to enjoy a healthier work-life balance while passing on your skills to a new generation.
Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your trade know-how to a team that values your experience, offers long-term security, and gives you the opportunity to shape tomorrows skilled plumbers.
What We Offer
Salary: up to £40,814 per year, with potential to progress to higher-graded roles
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours/week)
Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks between contracts
Outstanding Benefits
Generous Local Government Pension Scheme a strong financial foundation for your future
30 days paid annual leave, plus 8 paid bank holidays
Paid College closure and wellbeing days including a 2-week paid Christmas shutdown
Access to Free On-Site Gyms at multiple campuses
Lifestyle Discounts savings on retail, tech, travel and leisure
Cycle-to-Work scheme an efficient way to save on commuting and stay active
Professional Development ongoing training and career-growth opportunities
Additional Perks discounted meals, hair & beauty services, exclusive offers on attractions
A stable role with benefits that support both your present and future.
What Youll Do
Maintain safe, tidy, and fully equipped plumbing workshops and training spaces
Lead practical plumbing sessions teaching real-life installation, repair and maintenance projects
Guide students in building confidence and gaining vital plumbing trade skills
Ensure tools, materials and work areas are well maintained and fit for purpose
Support assessment, feedback and portfolio building as part of student development
What Youll Bring
NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Plumbing / Domestic Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent qualification)
Gas Safe Registered
Solid hands-on experience in plumbing installation, maintenance or repair work
Strong communication skills and a knack for helping others learn and grow
A passion for quality workmanship and an interest in teaching/training
Why Choose This Path?
Continue using the trade skills youve built up without:
Constant heavy lifting or dusty, damp site conditions
Irregular hours or unpredictable shifts
Seasonal work gaps or job insecurity
Instead, enjoy:
A secure, permanent position with clear career progression
A supportive environment where your experience and mentorship truly matter
Work-life balance that lets you spend time on what counts
Make a change that truly matters
If you're ready for a more stable, balanced, and rewarding future and keen to inspire the next generation of tradespeople wed love to hear from you.
Apply today and help build the next generation of skilled plumbers.
Closing Date: 18th March 2026
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, locatedat the bottom of this pageas 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
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the childrens barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
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: 18 th March 2026
Shortlist date: 19 th March 2026
Interview date: TBC
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