2138 - Vocational Instructor (Plant /Crane Operations)

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

Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Grade: SC3

Salary Range: £40,500 - £49,500 per annum

Target Salary: £47,973 per annum

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

About the Role

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

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

What you’ll be doing:

As a Plant Operations Instructor, you’ll play a vital role in preparing learners for successful careers in construction. You’ll:

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

What we’re looking for:

Essential

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 (or equivalent) vocational qualification directly related to the role
Recent (within last 5 years), verifiable experience operating a range of plant machinery in the construction industry or allied sector
Excellent knowledge of current industry practices
Minimum of Level 3 teaching qualification (or commitment to achieve within one year of commencing role)
A passion for teaching and mentoring others

Desirable

Desirable – CPCS Tester/Trainer Status, A1 assessor units, Level 3 teaching qualification. Experience operating other plant/machines such as 360 excavators
Assessor Awards (or commitment to achieve within one year of commencing)

*For full details, please refer to the Role Profile.

Why join CITB?

Free onsite lunch — Yes, every day!
Subsidised Costa Coffee on site
Free onsite parking — No meters, no stress
Free onsite gym
All PPE provided — Fully kitted out, ready to teach
25 days holiday + bank holidays
3 additional days Christmas shutdown
Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
Life assurance (4x salary)
2 paid volunteering days per year
Professional development & funded training qualifications
Employee Assistance Programme — because your wellbeing matters
A team that respects you, your trade, and your time-served knowledge
Be part of a respected organisation shaping the future of UK construction

Closing Date

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Safer Recruitment

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.

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.

During the shortlisting process, CITB may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.

For general queries or support with your application, please contact CITB's Talent Acquisition Team on careers@citb.co.uk

For general queries regarding your application, please contact our customer contact services CITB-recruitment-enquiries@gov.sscl.com or 0345 241 5364.

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