Plumbing and Gas Trainer

Care to Join Us?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Professional Trainer - Plumbing and Gas. The information below provides more detail about the role.

We offer great benefits including

• 35 days annual leave per year, pro rata, plus bank holidays, pro rata
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Regular training and development
• Access to a health care plan
• Learning and development opportunities.

Role and responsibilities

• Support in giving initial advice and guidance prior to enrolment regarding your specialist sector
• Support in the onboarding of learners during the enrolment stage
• Deliver a robust learner induction
• Support in the design of new and existing programmes
• Review and develop learning resources for your programmes
• Deliver theory and practical training to learners at our college sites or via blended modes
• Carry out learner workplace visits to conduct observations, assessments and progress reviews
• Ensure progress of main programme is tracked and monitored on relevant system
• Coach, advise and guide learners so that they develop the mindset qualities, will power, and positive habits and recognise the important of practice to succeed in the world of work.
• Challenge and push learners so that they `go above and beyond their learning and training and become ambitious to succeed in their careers.
• Deliver training in accordance with the qualification specifications
• Establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with employers and other organisations
• Ensure learners engage with Cognassist for ALS requirements
• Provide timely, constructive and evaluative feedback to learners; ensuring any feedback recognises the softer skills (time management, organisation etc.)
• Carry out Internal Quality Assurance activities (subject to holding an IQA qualification)
• Report on student progress at termly RAG meetings

Skills/Experience

• Highly motivated professional with a range of industry experience and knowledge
• Good working knowledge of IT tools (ECDL or equivalent level)

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE Grade 4 /C or Equivalent Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English
• Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds craft/advanced craft in relevant subject.

Ideal Attributes

• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines within a busy environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people at all ages and levels

Partnerships and Reputation

• Ensure that the college develops and maintains a constructive relationship with appropriate external stakeholders relevant to the postholder's areas of responsibility.

Health and Safety

• Ensure that the Health and Safety policy and procedures operated by the college are adhered to and that all statutory requirements are met by all staff with postholder's areas of responsibility.

Equal Opportunity

• Adopt and promote a positive attitude towards equality of opportunity for all within the college and ensure that the related policies and procedures are adhered to and that all statutory requirements are met by all staff with postholder's areas of responsibility.

Professional Standards

• Develop, maintain and exhibit the quality standards appropriate to the post and promote a culture of integrity and transparency throughout all college activities
• Undertake appropriate staff development activities that support personal development and the changing needs of the college and its environment.
• Be aware of, and responsive to, the changing nature of the college and adopt a flexible and proactive approach to work.

About Us

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond.

We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.

South Hampshire College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practices follow safer recruitment guidance, including enhanced DBS checks, online checks, and thorough pre‑employment vetting. We value equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.