Vocational Instructor

Join CITB as a Vocational Instructor and inspire the next generation of Plant Operators in construction!

• Contribute to course development and continuous improvement
• Deliver CPCS assessments
• Ensure a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Deliver practical and theoretical training on a range of plant machinery to apprentice and commercial learners

CITB is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Vocational Instructor – Plant Operations to deliver high-quality training across our National Construction Colleges.

Based at our NCC East College – Bircham Newton (Norfolk), 5 days per week

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, and warnings, including those that are spent, unless they are protected under current DBS filtering rules.

CITB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. Candidates must be willing to undergo the requisite pre-employment vetting checks and procedures, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. An enhanced DBS with child barring check is required for this post.

Are you an experienced Crane Operator with experience managing and supervising lifting operations?

• Specialist licence to practice qualifications relevant to the role (e.g. CPCS or NPORs- A61 Appointed Person, A62 Crane Supervisor, Mobile, Tower or Crawler crane experience. Slinger Signaller)
• Minimum of Level 3 teaching qualification (or commitment to achieve within one year of commencing role)
• Minimum of Level 3 (or equivalent) vocational qualification directly related to the role
• Excellent knowledge of current industry practices
• Desirable – CPCS Tester/Trainer Status, A1 assessor units, Level 3 teaching qualification. Experience operating other plant/machines such as 360 excavators
• Recent (within last 5 years), verifiable experience operating a range of plant machinery in the construction industry or allied sector

£47,973 per annum

£40,500 - £49,500 per annum

Safer Recruitment

• Subsidised Costa Coffee on site
• Professional development & funded training qualifications
• Free onsite lunch — Yes, every day!
• All PPE provided — Fully kitted out, ready to teach
• Free onsite gym
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free onsite parking — No meters, no stress
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Assistance Programme — because your wellbeing matters
• Assessor Awards (or commitment to achieve within one year of commencing)