30th September, 2026
Technical Tutor – Plumbing
Industry applications welcome – especially if you have helped train or mentor apprentices
Full Time | Permanent | Berkshire
Salary: £41,000 – £44,000 per annum
Are you an experienced Plumbing professional looking to move into education, or already working within apprenticeship delivery?
Think FE is working with a well-established further education college in Berkshire to recruit a Technical Tutor – Plumbing to support apprentices throughout their programme and help them progress successfully towards End Point Assessment.
The role is focused on coaching, mentoring and assessing Plumbing apprentices, working closely with both learners and employers to keep progress on track.
The Role
You’ll manage a caseload of Plumbing apprentices and support them through their apprenticeship programme, including:
- Coaching and mentoring apprentices towards Gateway and End Point Assessment.
- Conducting progress reviews with apprentices and employers every 10–12 weeks.
- Monitoring skills, knowledge and behaviours against the apprenticeship standard.
- Tracking off-the-job training and ensuring records remain compliant.
- Supporting employers to understand their responsibilities throughout the apprenticeship.
- Using e-portfolios, Microsoft Teams and college systems to record and monitor progress.
- Working with EPA organisations, curriculum teams and apprenticeship colleagues.
- Providing additional support where apprentices need it.
What do you need?
- Level 3 Plumbing & Heating qualification or equivalent vocational qualification.
- Level 2 Maths and English.
- Strong Plumbing industry knowledge and experience.
- Experience supporting, training, mentoring or assessing apprentices or learners, desirable.
- CAVA/A1 Assessor Award, or willingness to work towards it.
- Strong organisation and communication skills.
- Confidence working independently and managing your own caseload.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital systems.
Gas experience and qualifications such as CCN1 and CENWAT would be beneficial, but are not essential for the role.
If you are an experienced plumber who has helped train, supervise or mentor apprentices on site, but you haven’t previously worked in FE, we would still be interested in speaking with you.
Next steps
Apply today and one of our Further Education consultants will give you a call to discuss the role and your experience.
Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis, so the College may appoint before the advertised closing date.
Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment agency for this permanent position. Working with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.
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Plumber Tutor employer: Think FE
Join a highly regarded vocational college in Leamington Spa, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of apprentices in the plumbing industry. With a strong commitment to employee development, the college offers extensive training opportunities, a generous benefits package including 38 days of annual leave, and a supportive work culture that values health and wellbeing. This is an ideal environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fulfilling career in further education.
