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Plumbing Lecturer

Dovetail Ref: 185611
FE & HE £35,000 - £40,814 per annum + £5,500 Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus permanent mid Level Urgent 17 June 2026
Wiltshire, England

Education Details

Plumbing & Heating Engineering Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 3Apprenticeships

Job Description

Lecturer in Plumbing & Heating Engineering

Location: Wiltshire
Salary: Up to £40,814 per annum + £5,500 Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Plumbing & Heating Engineering Lecturer to join a well-established Further Education provider.

This role would suit either an experienced lecturer or an industry professional looking to move into education. You'll deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across Plumbing & Heating programmes, helping learners develop the technical skills, knowledge and confidence required to succeed within the industry.

Working across full-time study programmes and apprenticeships, you'll combine practical workshop delivery with classroom-based learning, ensuring learners are equipped with current industry standards and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging practical and theoretical Plumbing & Heating lessons
  • Teach and assess learners across full-time and apprenticeship programmes
  • Support students to develop industry-standard skills and safe working practices
  • Embed current regulations, legislation and sustainability principles into delivery
  • Monitor learner progress and provide timely feedback
  • Maintain high standards of health & safety and safeguarding
  • Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement

Requirements

  • Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing
  • Gas competency
  • Industry experience within Plumbing & Heating Engineering
  • Assessor and IQA qualifications desirable, or willingness to work towards them
  • Strong knowledge of current industry standards and regulations
  • Experience mentoring, coaching or supporting others
  • Teaching qualification desirable but not essential, with support available to achieve one

Benefits

  • Salary up to £40,814 per annum
  • Additional £5,500 Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • 37 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Paid Christmas closure period
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free onsite gym facilities
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts
  • Funded professional development and teaching qualifications
  • Discounted catering, hair & beauty services
  • Excellent work-life balance and career stability

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to £40,814 per annum
  • £5,500 Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • 37 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Paid Christmas closure period
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free onsite gym facilities
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts
  • Funded professional development and teaching qualifications
  • Discounted catering, hair & beauty services

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Dylan Cordukes

Dylan Cordukes

Recruitment Consultant

Pension

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Requirements

  • Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing
  • Gas competency
  • Industry experience within Plumbing & Heating Engineering
  • Assessor and IQA qualifications desirable
  • Strong knowledge of current industry standards and regulations
  • Experience mentoring, coaching or supporting others
  • Teaching qualification desirable but not essential

Benefits

  • Salary up to £40,814 per annum
  • £5,500 Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • 37 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Paid Christmas closure period

Skills & Qualifications

Plumbing & Heating EngineeringGas competencyPractical workshop deliveryAssessment and IQAHealth & safetySafeguardingCurriculum developmentMentoring and coaching