Plumbing Assessor

Posting date:	10 February 2026
Salary:	£28 to £30 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	12 March 2026
Location:	LE3 0AE
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	SM/PLUM/Assessor-8985

Summary

Plumbing Assessor – Further Education

Location: Leicester
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28–£30 per hour (depending on experience)

An established Further Education college in Leicester is seeking an experienced Plumbing Assessor to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is ideal for a qualified plumbing professional who is passionate about developing learners and supporting them through apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

Working in partnership with TeacherActive, the successful candidate will play a key role in assessing and supporting learners across plumbing and building services programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and support learners working towards plumbing qualifications and apprenticeships

  
  

• Conduct workplace and on-site assessments in line with awarding body and industry standards

  
  

• Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement

  
  

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date learner records, portfolios, and assessment documentation

  
  

• Ensure compliance with internal quality assurance processes, awarding body requirements, and Ofsted standards

  
  

• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams, employers, and internal stakeholders

  
  Requirements

  • Occupational competence and industry experience within Plumbing, Plumbing and Heating, or Building Services

    
    

  • Assessor qualification (TAQA, CAVA, A1, or equivalent)

    
    

  • Experience assessing in an FE or apprenticeship setting

    
    

  • Strong organisational, communication, and time management skills

    
    

  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting learner success

    
    What’s on Offer

    • Supportive and collaborative FE college environment

      
      

    • Ongoing CPD and assessor training opportunities

      
      

    • Opportunity to make a real impact on learner progression and career outcomes

      
      

    • Dedicated support from TeacherActive throughout the recruitment and onboarding process

      
      

      This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected FE college and support the development of the next generation of plumbing professionals across Birmingham.

      Interested?
      Contact Sasha McCrory at Sasha.mccrory@teacheractive.com
      0121 200 3224

      All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
      
      
      
      Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
      
      
      
      Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
      
      TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.