Plumbing Technical Trainer

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

• Providing practical training, coaching and underpinning knowledge to learners on plumbing programmes.
• Assessing student competence and supporting progress through tutorials, workshops and practical observations.
• Supervising students in the workshop, ensuring safe and effective learning at all times.
• Maintaining tools, equipment and stock levels, organising stores, and undertaking minor repairs where needed.
• Supporting the delivery of accredited programmes and assisting lecturing staff during practical sessions.
• Keeping workshop spaces clean, safe and well organised, and completing relevant administration.
• Participating in risk assessments, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety (including COSHH).
• Supporting learners and colleagues with specialist equipment and First Aid (training provided).
• Contributing positively to team culture, planning processes, and college events such as open evenings.

What We're Looking ForEssential

• Level 2 qualification in a relevant plumbing discipline
• GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent
• Experience working in the plumbing industry
• Strong communication skills and confidence supporting young people
• Excellent organisation, record-keeping and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusive learning
• Ability to work flexibly, independently and as part of a team
• Good IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Desirable

• Level 3 plumbing qualification
• Experience teaching, training or mentoring others
• Experience supervising students or apprentices
• Minor maintenance experience
• 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?

• A friendly, collaborative environment with a strong team ethos
• Excellent pension with the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Investment in your professional development, including funded training
• 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.

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.

IEG is actively 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.

All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £24,430.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person