Vocational Instructor

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom CITB Full time £40,500 - £49,500 per year

Join CITB as a Vocational Instructor and inspire the next generation of Plant Operators in construction

Hours of Work:

Full-time (35 hours per week)

Contract:

Permanent

Salary Range:

£40,500 - £49,500 per annum

Target Salary:

£47,973 per annum

Location:

Based at our NCC East College – Bircham Newton (Norfolk), 5 days per week

About the Role

Are you an experienced
Crane Operator
with experience managing and supervising lifting operations?

CITB is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic
Vocational Instructor – Plant Operations
to deliver high-quality training across our
National Construction Colleges.

What you'll be doing:

As a Plant Operations Instructor, you'll play a vital role in preparing learners for successful careers in construction. You'll:

  • Deliver practical and theoretical training on a range of plant machinery to apprentice and commercial learners
  • Deliver CPCS assessments
  • Ensure a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
  • Contribute to course development and continuous improvement

What we're looking for:

Essential

  • Specialist licence to practice qualifications relevant to the role (e.g. CPCS or NPORs- A61 Appointed Person, A62 Crane Supervisor, Mobile, Tower or Crawler crane experience. Slinger Signaller)
  • Minimum of Level 3 (or equivalent) vocational qualification directly related to the role
  • Recent (within last 5 years), verifiable experience operating a range of plant machinery in the construction industry or allied sector
  • Excellent knowledge of current industry practices
  • Minimum of Level 3 teaching qualification (or commitment to achieve within one year of commencing role)
  • A passion for teaching and mentoring others

Desirable

  • Desirable – CPCS Tester/Trainer Status, A1 assessor units, Level 3 teaching qualification. Experience operating other plant/machines such as 360 excavators
  • Assessor Awards (or commitment to achieve within one year of commencing)

Why join CITB?

  • Free onsite lunch — Yes, every day
  • Subsidised Costa Coffee on site
  • Free onsite parking — No meters, no stress
  • Free onsite gym
  • All PPE provided — Fully kitted out, ready to teach
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • 3 additional days Christmas shutdown
  • Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • 2 paid volunteering days per year
  • Professional development & funded training qualifications
  • Employee Assistance Programme — because your wellbeing matters
  • A team that respects you, your trade, and your time-served knowledge
  • Be part of a respected organisation shaping the future of UK construction

Closing Date

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Safer Recruitment

CITB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. Candidates must be willing to undergo the requisite pre-employment vetting checks and procedures, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. An enhanced DBS with child barring check is required for this post.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, and warnings, including those that are spent, unless they are protected under current DBS filtering rules.

During the shortlisting process, CITB may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.

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