Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Domestic Plumbing & Heating Trainer / Assessor (Full Training Provided)
St Ives, Cambridgeshire
£38,000 – £41,500 + Full Training in Renewables + Teacher & Assessor Qualifications + Pension + 36 Days Holiday + Monday to Friday (8:30am – 5:00pm)
Are you an experienced Plumbing and Heating Engineer looking to step away from the tools without leaving the industry behind?
Do you want to use your industry experience to train the next generation of engineers while enjoying a better work-life balance, long-term job security, and the opportunity to develop your skills in renewable technologies?
This leading training provider has an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality Plumbing, Heating, and Building Services training to apprentices and industry professionals. Through strong employer partnerships and continued investment in modern facilities, they are helping to develop the skilled workforce needed to support the future of the industry.
As the Plumbing and Heating sector continues to evolve, there is an increasing demand for engineers with knowledge of renewable technologies. To support this, you'll receive specialist training in Air Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source Heat Pumps, Solar Thermal, and Rainwater Recycling, allowing you to broaden your own expertise while helping apprentices prepare for the future of the industry.
In this role, you'll deliver a combination of practical workshop sessions, classroom-based learning, and workplace assessments. You'll mentor and support apprentices throughout their qualifications, helping them develop the technical skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to build successful careers.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified Plumbing and Heating Engineer with an NVQ Level 3 qualification and domestic gas experience. Previous teaching or assessing experience isn't required, as full teacher training, assessor qualifications, and ongoing support will be provided.
This is an excellent opportunity to move into a rewarding long-term career where you can remain connected to the trade, develop valuable renewable energy skills, and enjoy a more structured Monday to Friday working week.
The Role
- Deliver practical and classroom-based Plumbing & Heating training
- Assess, coach, and mentor apprentices throughout their qualifications
- Carry out workplace assessments, learner reviews, and progress monitoring
- Deliver training across domestic Plumbing & Heating and emerging renewable technologies
- Receive specialist training in Air Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source Heat Pumps, Solar Thermal, and Rainwater Recycling
- Full teacher and assessor qualifications provided
- Monday to Friday role based in St Ives
The Person
- NVQ Level 3 in Domestic Plumbing & Heating
- Domestic Gas qualifications (CCN1, CENWAT, or equivalent)
- Strong Plumbing & Heating industry experience
- Expired gas qualifications considered
- Interested in renewable technologies
- Looking to move off the tools into a long-term training career
- Strong communication skills and enjoys supporting others
- No previous teaching or assessing experience required
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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