TrainerAssessor in Carpentry & Joinery

Trainer / Assessor in Carpentry & Joinery
Wiltshire College & University Centre Cross College/Chippenham Campus

Are you an experienced Carpentry & Joinery Trainer/Assessor looking for a supportive college environment where you can thrive and progress

Or are you a qualified Carpenter or Joiner ready to build a new chapter in your career one that offers real purpose and a healthier work-life balance

Whether youre already developing apprentices in the workshop or youre ready to step off the tools and pass on your expertise this role gives you the best of both worlds.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and become part of a dedicated team shaping the next generation of skilled carpenters and joiners while enjoying stability recognition and genuine professional growth.

What We Offer

Salary: up to 40814 per year

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year

Year-Round Employment: Secure income every month

Fantastic Benefits Package

Local Government Pension Scheme one of the strongest pensions in the sector
30 days paid annual leave 8 days paid bank holidays
Paid college closure and wellbeing days including a 2-week paid Christmas shutdown
Free on-site gyms at multiple campuses
Lifestyle discounts on retail tech travel & leisure
Cycle-to-Work scheme
Full support for professional development & teaching/assessing qualifications
Additional perks discounted meals salons & exclusive attraction offers

A stable supportive environment that rewards your expertise.

What Youll Do

Deliver engaging carpentry and joinery training and assessment activities in workshop and workplace settings
Support apprentices and learners in developing high-quality practical and site-ready skills
Maintain safe compliant and industry-standard workshop environments
Provide structured feedback and coaching to support learner achievement and progression
Contribute to curriculum development and uphold exceptional standards of craftsmanship

What Youll Bring

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Site Carpentry & or Bench Joinery
Strong industry experience across site carpentry and/or bench joinery
Confident communication skills and a passion for mentoring others
A commitment to maintaining high safety quality and professional standards

Trainer/Assessor qualifications
Already qualified Brilliant well value your experience
Not yet qualified Well fully support you to achieve them

Why This Role

Clear progression opportunities ongoing CPD and autonomy in your teaching
A collaborative team culture that values craftsmanship and industry knowledge

For trades professionals transitioning from site work:
Consistent hours secure contract and genuine job satisfaction
Less physical strain more time for family hobbies and personal wellbeing

Ready to help build the future of the construction workforce

This is your opportunity to inspire new talent share your trade expertise
and craft a career thats as rewarding as it is secure.

Apply today and help shape the next generation of skilled carpenters and joiners.

Closing Date: 14/10/26

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 locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

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 childrens 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.

INDLOW

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 UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.