About this role
Lecturer in Plumbing & Heating Engineer
Chippenham
Up to £40,814 per year plus a £5,500 pro rata Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus (Depending on Skills, Qualifications)
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 you’re 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 £40,814 per year plus a £5,500 pro rata Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus
(Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Outstanding Benefits
Teachers’ Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pensionGenerous Holiday Allowance – 37 days paid annual leave + 8 paid bank holidaysCollege Closure & Wellbeing Days – including a fully paid 2-week Christmas breakEmployee Assistance Programme – confidential support whenever you need itFree On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campusesLifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, travel, tech and moreCycle-to-Work Scheme – save money and stay activeProfessional Development – fully funded qualifications and structured CPDAdditional 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 You’ll Do
Teach and assess learners across Plumbing & Heating programmes, including full-time courses and apprenticeshipsDeliver engaging, practical sessions in workshop and classroom environmentsSupport learners in developing industry-standard skills, knowledge, and safe working practicesEmbed current industry practices, regulations, and sustainability principles into teachingMaintain high standards of health & safety, safeguarding, and professionalismTrack learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement
What You’ll Bring
A Level 3 NVQ in PlumbingGas competencyAn IQA & Assessors Award or a willingness to work towards oneIndustry experience within Plumbing & Heating EngineeringStrong practical skills and up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and regulationsExperience supporting or mentoring others, either in the workplace or educationA teaching qualification is welcomed — but if you don’t have one yet, we’ll support you to achieve it while you work
Why Become a Lecturer?
Make a real difference — and enjoy:
A healthier work-life balanceA stable and respected career in educationThe opportunity to shape the next generation of skilled tradespeopleA 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 you’re ready to take on a fulfilling and hands-on role in education, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 15/09/26
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 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.