Heating Tutor (Air Source Heat Pumps & F-Gas)

Department: Training

Responsible to: Head of Training

Location: Nationwide delivery, with a home base at our Mansfield, Potters Bar or Bristol training centre

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

Company Car or Car Allowance Option

Join NAPIT & Help Train the Installers of Low Carbon Heating

Are you an experienced heating engineer with hands-on air source heat pump and F-Gas expertise, and a passion for passing on your skills? As demand for low carbon heating grows, this is your chance to play a key part in training the installers who will deliver it.

NAPIT is looking for a Heating Tutor to deliver Air Source Heat Pump and F-Gas training and assessment to learners across the UK.

About NAPIT

Formed as a Trade Association in 1992, NAPIT has grown significantly since then. The Trade Association values of Superior Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, Compliance, Innovation and commitment to employees remain at the heart of the NAPIT Group.

NAPIT maintains a friendly, common-sense approach to competence, with a continued focus on raising standards and safety within the building services sector. This culture has enabled us to grow significantly since the organisation was founded.

Our head office is based in Pleasley Vale's historic stone mills, a truly unique environment to work in. Historic meets modern here, with the NAPIT training facilities also based in the mills, including our Centre of Excellence for Low Carbon Technologies, which focuses on training tradespeople in the technology of the future.

Join the NAPIT team during this exciting period of continued growth, and help build further success for the future.

The Role

Working from our Mansfield, Potters Bar or Bristol centre, and travelling nationwide as required, you'll help learners meet the highest industry standards while building long-lasting relationships with our customers.

Your expertise will be key in ensuring our customers remain compliant and up to date.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Air Source Heat Pump and F-Gas training courses to a consistently high standard.
• Conduct assessments of NAPIT Training customers, ensuring compliance with the requirements of Awarding Organisations and Certification Bodies, e.g. BPEC, LCL Awards.
• Deliver training and assessment at NAPIT centres and other locations nationwide, as required.
• Support the development of training and assessment resources.
• Build relationships with NAPIT Training customers while providing an excellent service.
• Respond to technical enquiries from customers and others regarding the implementation of relevant regulations, codes of practice and British Standards.
• Comply with the requirements of the staff handbook, health and safety policies, and all other relevant policies.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to your competence, as required by your line manager.

Who We Are Looking For

Technical qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating or equivalent.
• Recognised Air Source Heat Pump qualification (e.g. BPEC, LCL Awards or City & Guilds).
• F-Gas Category 1 qualification (e.g. City & Guilds 2079, LCL Awards or BESA).
• Unvented Hot Water (G3).
• Water Regulations.

Teaching & assessment qualifications

• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Assessor qualification, such as TAQA Level 3 or legacy A1 / D32–D33 awards.

Experience & knowledge

• A minimum of 3 years' hands-on experience installing and commissioning domestic air source heat pumps.
• Experience working with refrigerant systems, including fault-finding and servicing.
• Understanding of MCS requirements, heat loss calculations and system design.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant British Standards and F-Gas regulations.

Skills & attributes

• A commitment to personal learning and professional growth.
• Professional, articulate and confident, with outstanding communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• A self-motivated individual with strong organisational skills, able to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Willing to travel nationwide, with overnight stays where required.
• A full driving licence.

Desirable

• IQA qualification or equivalent.
• Membership of professional bodies such as CIBSE or CIPHE.
• Experience delivering Low Temperature Heating & Hot Water Systems training.
• Further renewable energy qualifications, such as Ground Source Heat Pumps, Biomass or Solar Thermal.

Benefits & Package

• Negotiable salary, depending on experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays.
• Up to 5 additional annual leave days with length of service.
• Contributory pension.
• Company sick pay policy.
• Company health scheme covering eye care, dental, physiotherapy and mental health assistance, along with many more benefits.
• Company-wide social events.
• Discount cards via our employee perks scheme.
• Discount at a major DIY store.

Why Join NAPIT?

• Join a respected and growing organisation within the building services sector.
• Play a key part in training the installers who will deliver the UK's move to low carbon heating.
• Work alongside our Centre of Excellence for Low Carbon Technologies.
• Enjoy a varied role combining training, assessment, resource development and customer support.
• Benefit from a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Mandatory Screening Questions

• Do you have the right to work in the UK? If sponsorship is required, please provide details.
• Which of our training centres (Mansfield, Potters Bar or Bristol) would you be able to work from as your home base?
• Are you willing to travel nationwide, including overnight stays where required?
• Do you hold a full driving licence?
• Do you hold an NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating or equivalent?
• Do you hold a recognised Air Source Heat Pump qualification? If yes, please provide details.
• Do you hold an F-Gas Category 1 qualification? If yes, please provide details.
• Do you hold Unvented Hot Water (G3) and Water Regulations qualifications?
• Do you hold a Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or equivalent teaching qualification?
• Do you hold an assessor qualification, such as TAQA Level 3 or legacy A1 / D32–D33 awards?
• Do you have at least 3 years' hands-on experience installing and commissioning domestic air source heat pumps?
• Do you have experience working with refrigerant systems, including fault-finding and servicing?
• What are your salary expectations?
• What interests you about becoming a Heating Tutor at NAPIT?

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