Technical Skills Coach - Plumbing and Gas

Technical Skills Coach / Tutor – Plumbing & Gas

Industry applications welcome - especially if you have helped train up apprentices

Full Time | Permanent | Berkshire Salary: £41,000 – £44,000 per annum

Are you an experienced Plumbing and Gas professional looking to move into a rewarding education role? Think FE is working with a large, well-established further education college that is recognised for its modern learning environments, strong employer partnerships and commitment to technical and vocational education. The group delivers industry-focused training across multiple campuses and places learner success at the heart of everything it does.

This is an excellent opportunity to support the next generation of Plumbing and Gas engineers by coaching apprentices throughout their journey and helping them successfully achieve their End Point Assessment.

The Role

As a Technical Skills Coach, you'll manage a caseload of Plumbing and Gas apprentices, supporting them both in the workplace and remotely. You'll work closely with employers to ensure apprentices remain on track, monitoring progress, delivering reviews and providing coaching that develops their skills, knowledge and behaviours.

The role includes:

Managing a caseload of Plumbing & Gas apprentices from enrolment through to Gateway and End Point Assessment. Conducting progress reviews every 10–12 weeks with apprentices and employers. Coaching and mentoring learners to achieve apprenticeship standards. Monitoring off-the-job training and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. Using e-portfolios, Microsoft Teams and college systems to track learner progress. Building strong relationships with employers and supporting them throughout the apprenticeship journey. Working collaboratively with curriculum teams and apprenticeship colleagues to ensure excellent learner outcomes. What do you need?

Level 3 Plumbing & Heating qualification. Gas qualifications including CCN1 and CENWAT. Assessor Award (CAVA/A1) or willingness to achieve it. Experience supporting apprentices, learners or workplace training. Excellent organisational and communication skills. Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital learning platforms. A passion for developing future talent within the construction industry. Next steps Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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