Wiltshire College & University Centre have an excellent opportunity for a Plumbing & Heating Engineer Lecturer to join our team.
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Salary: £28,168 - £39,244 per annum plus a £5,500 Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus (dependant on skills, qualifications and experience)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (37 Hours Per week, 52 weeks)
Close Date: 21st May 2025

ABOUT US:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEER LECTURER – YOU

We are seeking candidates who hold:

• Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing.
• Gas competency.
• IQA & Assessors Award or a willingness to work towards one.
• A teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Level 2 (GCSE A-C) in English and Maths or a willingness to work towards them.
• Willingness to undertake renewables delivery training.
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and technologies.

Plumbing & Heating Engineer Lecturer – Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 37 days annual leave for Academic Staff, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking

Plumbing & Heating Engineer Lecturer – Application Process:
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 children’s 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.
To submit your application for this exciting Plumbing & Heating Engineer Lecturer opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.

PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEER LECTURER – THE ROLE:

Are you passionate about Plumbing and Heating Engineering? Do you have a knack for teaching and inspiring the next generation of industry professionals? Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking a dynamic and skilled individual to join our team as a Plumbing & Heating Engineer Lecturer.
As a Plumbing & Heating Engineer Lecturer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences to our diverse student body. Your expertise and industry experience will shape the curriculum, ensuring it remains relevant and meets industry standards. You will inspire and motivate students, fostering their development and preparing them for successful careers in the field.
If you are ready to make a difference and share your expertise with eager learners, we would love to hear from you.

PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEER LECTURER – KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver engaging lectures, practical sessions, and workshops in Plumbing and Heating Engineering.
• Develop and update course materials to reflect industry advancements and best practices.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students to enhance their learning experience.
• Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the continuous improvement of teaching methods and curriculum development.
• Actively participate in student recruitment, enrolment activities, and open days to promote the Plumbing & Heating Engineering programs.

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, LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE AS A DOWNLOADABLE DOCUMENT.

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 UK’s first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.
Contact: Recruitment@Wiltshire.ac.u