Lecturer in Plumbing & Heating Engineer

Lecturer in Plumbing & Heating Engineer
Wiltshire College & University Centre Salisbury Campus

Are you a skilled Plumbing & Heating professional who takes pride in high-quality workmanship and enjoys sharing your expertise with others Do you want to inspire the next generation of engineers to develop practical skills confidence and industry knowledge that can shape their careers

Whether youre an experienced lecturer or an industry professional looking to move into teaching this is a rewarding opportunity to pass on your knowledge and make a lasting impact on learners futures.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your expertise to a supportive hands-on learning environment where your skills will make a real difference every day.

What We Offer
Salary: Up to 24819 per year plus a Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus of 3000 pro rata (Depending on Skills Qualifications & Experience)

Contract Type: Permanent Part Time 22.5 hours per week 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits
Teachers Pension Scheme secure your future with an excellent pension
Generous Holiday Allowance 37 days pro rata paid annual leave 8 pro rata aid bank holidays
College Closure & Wellbeing Days including a fully paid 2-week pro rata Christmas break
Employee Assistance Programme confidential support whenever you need it
Free On-Site Gyms available across multiple campuses
Lifestyle Discounts savings on retail travel tech and more
Cycle-to-Work Scheme save money and stay active
Professional Development fully funded qualifications and structured CPD
Additional Perks discounted meals hair & beauty services and local attraction offers

A stable rewarding teaching role designed to support your wellbeing and long-term career.

What Youll Do

Teach and assess learners across Plumbing & Heating programmes including full-time courses and apprenticeships
Deliver engaging practical sessions in workshop and classroom environments
Support learners in developing industry-standard skills knowledge and safe working practices
Embed current industry practices regulations and sustainability principles into teaching
Maintain high standards of health & safety safeguarding and professionalism
Track learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement

What Youll Bring

A Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing

Gas competency

An IQA & Assessors Award or a willingness to work towards one
Industry experience within Plumbing & Heating Engineering
Strong practical skills and up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and regulations
Experience supporting or mentoring others either in the workplace or education
A teaching qualification is welcomed but if you dont have one yet well support you to achieve it while you work

Why Become a Lecturer

Make a real difference and enjoy:
A healthier work-life balance
A stable and respected career in education
The opportunity to shape the next generation of skilled tradespeople
A meaningful role where confidence competence and careers are built step by step

Help learners build the skills that keep homes running and communities thriving.

Inspire skills. Build futures. Teach Plumbing & Heating.

If youre ready to take on a fulfilling and hands-on role in education wed love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 28/06/26

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

INDHIGH

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.