23rd October, 2026
Work-Based Learning Practitioner – Plumbing
Location: Deeside, with regular travel to learners’ workplaces
Salary: £32,608–£36,748 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Are you an experienced plumber looking to pass on your skills? You don’t need to be a qualified assessor already – the college can support you to gain the qualifications you need.
Think FE is recruiting a Work-Based Learning Practitioner in Plumbing for a further education college in Flintshire. This is an opportunity to use your industry experience to help apprentices develop their practical skills and achieve qualifications up to Level 3.
The role
You’ll manage a caseload of learners, supporting them throughout their qualifications. Your responsibilities will include:
- Visiting learners in their workplaces to assess their practical skills.
- Providing coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback.
- Monitoring progress and helping learners stay on track.
- Working with employers to support learners’ development and achievement.
What you’ll need
- A minimum Level 3 qualification in Plumbing, or equivalent.
- Relevant, proven plumbing industry experience.
- Eligibility to join the Gas Safe Register.
- Level 2 English and Maths, or equivalent, at Grade C/4 or above.
- An interest in supporting learners and developing the next generation of plumbers.
- The ability to travel regularly to employer sites.
- Welsh language skills, or a willingness to learn through a supported, long-term professional development plan.
Support to move into assessment
Applications are welcome from experienced plumbers who have yet to gain an assessor qualification. The college can support you to work towards the relevant qualifications, including TAQA, Quality Assurance (TAQA Unit 401) and Digital Literacy Level 2.
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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