Plumbing & Gas Assessor
Temporary
Location: the North West
Are you an experienced plumbing or gas professional looking to support the next generation of skilled tradespeople?
About the Role
You’ll join a further education provider in the North West, assessing apprentices against industry standards and supporting them through their apprenticeship journey. You’ll work closely with learners, employers and curriculum colleagues to make sure apprentices build the technical skills, knowledge and behaviours the industry expects.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assessing apprentices against apprenticeship standards and qualification requirements.
- Carrying out workplace observations, assessments and progress reviews with apprentices and employers.
- Supporting learners with evidence gathering and portfolio development.
- Making fair and accurate assessment decisions and providing constructive feedback.
- Monitoring learner progress and maintaining accurate records.
- Building and maintaining strong working relationships with employers.
- Maintaining up-to-date industry knowledge through continuing professional development.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Level 3 qualification in plumbing, domestic heating and gas
- Recent hands‑on industry experience in plumbing and/or gas
- Maths and English at Level 2 or GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent
- Confident IT and digital skills
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to motivate and support learners of varying abilities
Desirable (but not essential):
- Valid Gas Safe registration
- An assessing qualification such as CAVA, A1 or D32/D33
- Previous experience of apprenticeship or vocational training
If you don't yet hold an assessing qualification, you're still encouraged to apply where you're willing to work towards the CAVA Assessor qualification.
Pass Your Trade On
If you're ready to bring your industry expertise into an assessing role, we'd love to hear from you.
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Plumbing & Gas Assessor (Temporary) in Nottingham employer: Dovetail & Slate
Dovetail and Slate is an exceptional employer for those passionate about shaping the future of skilled trades. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer ongoing training, a supportive work culture, and generous benefits including a robust pension scheme and wellbeing initiatives. Join us in a collaborative environment where your expertise in Fabrication and Welding can truly make a difference in the lives of apprentices.
