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Trainer/Assessor in Plumbing & Heating
Wiltshire College & University Centre
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3.2
Salisbury SP1 2LW
£31,507 - £42,651 a year
Full-time
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Job details

£31,507 - £42,651 a year
Annual leave, Employee discount, Company pension
Full-time
Salisbury SP1 2LW

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Trainer / Assessor in Plumbing & Heating
Wiltshire College & University Centre – Cross College/Salisbury Campus


Do you have solid experience in the plumbing industry and crave more stability and fulfilment?
Or perhaps you’re qualified in Plumbing and want to channel your expertise into a career that makes a real difference?

If you’re 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 tomorrow’s skilled plumbers.

What We Offer


?? Salary: £31,885 – £40,814 per year
(Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)


??? Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year


?? 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 days 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 You’ll 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 You’ll 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 you’ve 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 — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help build the next generation of skilled plumbers.


Closing Date: 01/11/26


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, located at the bottom of this page as 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.

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 children’s 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.


INDHIGH

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.

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