DescriptionEmployerLocation
Salary - Point 16, £25,407per annum
Hours - 37 hours per week, all year round
Contract - Permanent
Location - Stamford College
Closing date - 11th February 2026
Join Us in Shaping the Next Generation of Plumbing Professionals
Peterborough College is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Technician Trainer – Plumbing to support and inspire learners within our Technical & Modern Construction Skills faculty. If you’re passionate about the plumbing trade, enjoy working hands-on, and want to help develop the skills of future professionals, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference.
About the Role
As a Technician Trainer, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality training and practical support to learners at all levels. You’ll work closely with lecturing staff, guiding students through their practical activities, developing their confidence, and ensuring a safe, well-organised workshop environment.
This role is ideal for an experienced plumber who enjoys sharing knowledge—even if you haven’t taught before. Full training and development (including teaching and Health & Safety qualifications) is available for the right candidate.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Providing practical training, coaching and underpinning knowledge to learners on plumbing programmes.
2. Assessing student competence and supporting progress through tutorials, workshops and practical observations.
3. Supervising students in the workshop, ensuring safe and effective learning at all times.
4. Maintaining tools, equipment and stock levels, organising stores, and undertaking minor repairs where needed.
5. Supporting the delivery of accredited programmes and assisting lecturing staff during practical sessions.
6. Keeping workshop spaces clean, safe and well organised, and completing relevant administration.
7. Participating in risk assessments, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety (including COSHH).
8. Supporting learners and colleagues with specialist equipment and First Aid (training provided).
9. Contributing positively to team culture, planning processes, and college events such as open evenings.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
10. Level 2 qualification in a relevant plumbing discipline
11. GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent
12. Experience working in the plumbing industry
13. Strong communication skills and confidence supporting young people
14. Excellent organisation, record-keeping and problem-solving skills
15. Commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusive learning
16. Ability to work flexibly, independently and as part of a team
17. Good IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Desirable
18. Level 3 plumbing qualification
19. Experience teaching, training or mentoring others
20. Experience supervising students or apprentices
21. Minor maintenance experience
22. Good plumbing practical skills
If you don’t yet have teaching, First Aid or Health & Safety qualifications — don’t worry. We will support you to achieve these.
Why Join Peterborough College?
23. A friendly, collaborative environment with a strong team ethos
24. Excellent pension with the Local Government Pension Scheme
25. Generous annual leave
26. Investment in your professional development, including funded training
27. The chance to help shape the future workforce in a rewarding, people-focused role
IEG benefits
IEG offers many good employment benefits including 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, as well as Christmas close down, access to the Local Government Pension scheme, and many on-site benefits and facilities, including a gym, free on-site parking and on-site nursery (Peterborough only). We also offer many training and development opportunities.
Safeguarding Statement
IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.