Trainer/Assessor in Carpentry & Joinery
Location: Cross College/Chippenham
Salary: up to £40,814 per year
Are you an experienced Carpentry & Joinery Trainer/Assessor looking for a supportive college environment where you can thrive and progress?
Or are you a qualified Carpenter or Joiner ready to build a new chapter in your career one that offers real purpose and a healthier work-life balance?
Whether youre already developing apprentices in the workshop or youre ready to step off the tools and pass on your expertise, this role gives you the best of both worlds.
Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and become part of a dedicated team shaping the next generation of skilled carpenters and joiners while enjoying stability, recognition and genuine professional growth.
What We Offer
Salary: up to £40,814 per year
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Year-Round Employment: Secure income every month
Fantastic Benefits Package
Local Government Pension Scheme one of the strongest pensions in the sector
30 days paid annual leave + 8 days paid bank holidays
Paid college closure and wellbeing days including a 2-week paid Christmas shutdown
Free on-site gyms at multiple campuses
Lifestyle discounts on retail, tech, travel & leisure
Cycle-to-Work scheme
Full support for professional development & teaching/assessing qualifications
Additional perks discounted meals, salons & exclusive attraction offers
A stable, supportive environment that rewards your expertise.
What Youll Do
Deliver engaging carpentry and joinery training and assessment activities in workshop and workplace settings
Support apprentices and learners in developing high-quality practical and site-ready skills
Maintain safe, compliant and industry-standard workshop environments
Provide structured feedback and coaching to support learner achievement and progression
Contribute to curriculum development and uphold exceptional standards of craftsmanship
What Youll Bring
? NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Site Carpentry & or Bench Joinery
? Strong industry experience across site carpentry and/or bench joinery
? Confident communication skills and a passion for mentoring others
? A commitment to maintaining high safety, quality and professional standards
Trainer/Assessor qualifications?
?Already qualified? Brilliant well value your experience
?Not yet qualified? Well fully support you to achieve them
Why This Role?
Clear progression opportunities, ongoing CPD and autonomy in your teaching
A collaborative team culture that values craftsmanship and industry knowledge
For trades professionals transitioning from site work:
Consistent hours, secure contract and genuine job satisfaction
Less physical strain more time for family, hobbies and personal wellbeing
Ready to help build the future of the construction workforce?
This is your opportunity to inspire new talent, share your trade expertise,
and craft a career thats as rewarding as it is secure.
Apply today and help shape the next generation of skilled carpenters and joiners.
Closing Date: 3rd 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: 3rdMarch 2026
Shortlist date: 4thMarch 2026
Interview date: TBC
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