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Plumbing & Gas Assessor (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 190799
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 24 September 2026
Wales
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Education Details

Plumbing Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 3Apprenticeships
Also teaches: Gas Engineering

Job Description

Plumbing & Gas Assessor

Temporary | Contract

Location: the Wales

Are you an experienced plumbing or gas professional looking to support the next generation of skilled tradespeople?

About the Role

A further education provider is seeking a Plumbing & Gas Assessor to support apprentices through their training journey, helping them develop the technical skills, knowledge and behaviours required within industry.

You'll work closely with apprentices, employers and curriculum teams, assessing competence against industry standards and guiding learners towards achievement.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assessing apprentices against apprenticeship standards and qualification requirements.
  • Carrying out workplace observations, assessments and progress reviews.
  • Supporting learners with evidence gathering and portfolio development.
  • Monitoring learner progress and maintaining accurate records.
  • Providing constructive feedback and coaching to improve performance.
  • Building and maintaining strong working relationships with employers.
  • Maintaining up-to-date industry knowledge through continuing professional development.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Level 3 qualification in Plumbing
  • Recent hands-on industry experience within plumbing and/or gas
  • Maths and English at Level 2 (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent)
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to motivate and support learners of varying abilities
  • Confident IT and digital skills

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Valid Gas Safe registration
  • Assessing qualification (CAVA, A1, D32/D33 or equivalent)
  • Previous experience of apprenticeship or vocational training

If you're ready to pass your trade on to the next generation of plumbing and gas engineers, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Max Williams

Max Williams

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Level 3 qualification in Plumbing
  • Recent hands-on industry experience within plumbing and/or gas
  • Maths and English at Level 2 (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent)
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to motivate and support learners
  • Confident IT and digital skills

Skills & Qualifications

PlumbingGas engineeringApprenticeship assessmentWorkplace observationsPortfolio developmentLearner coachingEmployer liaisonRecord keeping

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