Technical Trainer - Plumbing

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At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.

We are seeking a Technical Trainer to join our team. In this role you will, evaluate the skills, knowledge, and competence of learners or apprentices working in plumbing and heating. The sits between teaching and quality control, you will make sure learners can do the job safely and to industry standards, not just understand it in theory. At the core, the job is about assessment and verification. This usually involves observing candidates on-site (for example, installing pipework, boilers, or heating systems), asking questions to test their understanding, and reviewing evidence like job reports or completed projects. The assessor checks that the work meets required standards such as building regulations and health and safety rules.

Job title: Technical Trainer - Plumbing

Full time, Colchester

About the role:

• Train and assess candidates towards agreed qualifications or standards (knowledge, skills and behaviours)
• Support the college with the completion of learner sign-ups, reviews and attend employer meetings as required within the Work-Based Learning (WBL) provision.
• Support the college in the delivery of sector-based projects, engaging with and delivery of training at employer’s premises / other venues as required.
• Complete all required awarding organisation documentation accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring full compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Delivering engaging and innovative training using a variety of approaches to meet diverse learner needs.
• Assessing student work in accordance with established criteria and providing timely, constructive feedback to support progress and achievement.

Essential Experience:

• Industry experience within plumbing

Essential Qualifications:

• Education to level 3 or above and/or a professional qualification in required subject or equivalent or education to degree level and/or above in required subject or equivalent
• Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent
• Assessor/Verifier Awards

Why join us?

At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.

We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.