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Plumbing Apprenticeship Assessor
Full-time | Blackburn | Up to £37,265 (including market supplement)
Are you an experienced plumbing professional ready to support and shape the next generation of skilled tradespeople? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, Ofsted-rated “Good” further education college in Lancashire, known for its strong employer links and commitment to high-quality vocational training.

About the Role Working as part of the Apprenticeship Plumbing team, you will manage a caseload of apprentices and play a key role in supporting them through every stage of their journey.
You will:

• Plan and carry out workplace assessments
• Deliver high-quality training and support to learners
• Monitor apprentice progress to ensure timely achievement of the Apprenticeship Standard
• Liaise with employers and learners to ensure a cohesive learning experience
• Lead on standardisation activities
• Coordinate the Internal Verification (IV) process

This is a varied and rewarding role where you can directly impact learner success and progression.
What We’re Looking For

• Industry experience in plumbing
• Experience assessing apprenticeships (or willingness to work towards an assessor qualification)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A passion for supporting learners in a practical, work-based environment

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £37,265 (including market supplement of £3,557)
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7/365 support
• Regular staff wellbeing and physical activity sessions
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted bus travel via commuter schemes
• Family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution towards VDU-use glasses
• Access to on-site facilities including:
  • Multiple food outlets
  • Professional hair & beauty services
  • On-site bakery with fresh produce and meals

Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking college environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised and professional development is encouraged. You’ll be part of a team that is committed to delivering high-quality training and making a real difference in learners’ careers.

Next steps Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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