Plumbing & Gas Training Officer (North East)

Location: Homebased with regional travel required in the North East area.

Working pattern: Full time, 35 hours per week.

Salary: £33,500 - £45,000 depending on skills and experience.

Are you a fully qualified Plumber and onsite assessor? Are you up to date with industry working practices and techniques relevant in a building services engineering environment? Are you ready to trade tools for education or use your teaching abilities to impacts lives?

Join JTL, a registered Charity and the UK’s leading training provider, and become a training officer, supporting the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

About the Role:

Job purpose:

Responsible for the provision of a high-quality assessment and support service within an agreed area in support of the Regional Business Plan including the effective management of apprentice caseloads.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Working with all employers to source appropriate new apprentice placements and book college places. Ensuring at the point of recruitment, that employers are fully aware of their responsibilities and JTL assessment requirements.
• To work with schools and careers services to promote the career opportunities provided by JTL as appropriate to the audience
• To carry out apprentice reviews and validating skills gap analyses to make sure initial assessments are accurate and the candidate is registered on the correct pathway.
• To ensure Pre-Placement Vetting for new and existing employers is completed in line with JTL procedures.
• To follow policy related to safeguarding and Prevent and ensure concerns are reported promptly using the correct process.
• Carrying out assessment of evidence against National Occupational Standards (NOS) in line with Company and Awarding Organisation requirements and current TAQA standards.
• Giving constructive feedback and setting SMART targets.
• Setting indicative gateway timescales, based on the outcomes of initial assessment and the setting of achievable learning objectives.
• Supporting in the timely submission and mapping of evidence (VARCS).
• Undertaking pre-EPA training and confirming apprentice readiness for end point assessment at gateway.
• Identifying apprentices at risk of non-completion and arranging appropriate interventions.
• Work alongside the monitoring team to proactively engage with all customers and respond to any relevant queries or issues raised by employers, learners or related parties in a timely and professional manner.
• To foster good working relationships with external parties assisting with industry events when required and maximise promotion of JTL’s products and services.
• To maintain CPD in line with Awarding Organisation requirements and current TAQA standards.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• Advanced Craft Certificate in Plumbing, Plumbing NVQ3 or equivalent.
• Current ACS Gas Qualification or within range for renewal.
• L3 NVQ in Plumbing or equivalent
• Assessor qualifications (D32, D33, A1 or TAQA)
• Two years’ relevant plumbing experience within a mechanical services organisation after achieving an appropriate qualification.
• GCSE (or equivalent) English & maths A-C, 9-4.
• Strong IT, administrative, and organisational skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Recognised Health & Safety qualification (IOSH Managing Safely)
• G3 Qualification - Unvented Hot Water.
• Water Regulations
• Energy Efficiency

About JTL

JTL is one of the largest work-based training providers in England and Wales. But dealing as we do with more than 3,000 businesses and over 8,000 learners, our success depends crucially on the skills of a highly skilled assessors, and you could now join our team.

At JTL, we believe in nurturing not only our apprentices, but also our employees. We offer a rewarding career path, excellent benefits, and a culture that values your individuality.

JTL embraces diversity and inclusion. We uphold safeguarding practices and expect all employees to share this commitment.

An Enhanced DBS check is required.

Applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be subject to Social Media checks.

If you have any specific enquiries about the role, please email us at recruitment@jtltraining.com

Ready to make a difference and build a fulfilling career? Apply today!