Plumbing & Heating Trainer/Assessor

FIND are a specialist staffing business servicing the Further Education & Apprenticeship markets across the UK. We are delighted to be representing an inspirational and well respected Cambridge based centre of learning to hire a Plumbing & Heating Trainer/Assessor.
 
Our client have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in a number of fields. Their campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you’ll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. Their investment in staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.
 
 
The primary objective for this role is to support apprentices throughout their training journey. Working closely with the delivery and assessment team, you will monitor the individual performance of the apprentices, ensuring they are acquiring the knowledge, skills and behaviours required. You will meet regularly with employers to discuss the progress of their apprentice, ensuring targets are agreed by all parties which ensure timely completion of the programme.
 
Full training is available for candidates seeking a career move from the building services industry to the education sector.
 
This role allows for a degree of agile working. You will be required to visit apprentices in their workplace and assist with their development while attending college. 
 
Main duties

• Providing 1:1 and small group training and support for students.
• Conducting assessments in the workplace as well as the college.
• Conducting regular learning reviews with the apprentices and their employers
• Preparation and co-ordination of the End Point Assessment
• Regularly communicating with employers to build and maintain good relationships

• Extensive demonstrable working experience within the Building Services/Heating and Ventilation industry, preferably qualified to level 3.
• Assessing and IQA qualifications are desirable, but training will be available for suitable candidates.
• Previous experience of training, coaching or mentoring apprentices in the workplace.
• Knowledge of current Apprenticeship Standards and End Point Assessment requirements is desirable, but training in this area will be provided to suitable candidates.
• Good planning, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confident using a range of IT systems.
• Ability to work flexibly and independently.
• In possession of current driving licence, and be willing to use own vehicle insured for business use (mileage will be reimbursed).
• A team player who maintains a professional approach all the time.