Construction Tutor – CPCS Tester

Responsible to: Centre Director 

Location: Earls Court 

Construction skills required; CPCS Tester 

Salary; depending on skills and experience and potential for performance related bonus

What you’ll do…

Interested in working for a fast-paced company supporting learners into an industry with a skills shortage? This role could be perfect for you!

As a Construction tutor, you will be part of an amazing team using the latest technology to deliver employer led teaching and learning. Our company prides itself on teaching the practical skills needed for a career in the construction industry.

The team deliver a range of courses from entry level qualification, industry standard short courses, NVQ delivery, Apprenticeships and higher-level industry recognised qualifications. We can provide a full teacher training programme for individuals looking to pass on their experience to the next generation within construction. A passion for helping leaners develop their confidence, enthusiasm, and skills is a must!

Key Duties

• Conducting theory and practical assessments for plant categories including 360 Excavator, Telehandler, Ride-on Roller, and Forward Tipping Dumper, ensuring that candidates meet CPCS standards.
• Ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance in all testing procedures.
• Provide verbal questioning and written feedback to candidates where applicable.
• Keep up to date with CPCS updates, plant operations standards, and industry best practice.
• Work in partnership with Employers to ensure the programs match industry requirements
• Deliver training programs in line with relevant plans, working closely with the Delivery Director and Quality team
• Document all processes required for each training program to agreed standards and methodology
• Minimise delivery risks in accordance with The Skill Centre’s Health and Safety policies
• Teach using state of the art technology and delivery methods
• Using our e-portfolio system and MIS to record learner’s achievements.
• Deliver training for all different funded provisions in addition to plant training if required
• Undertake other duties commensurate within the role

Key experience, knowledge and skills

• Construction industry experience - Hold a CPCS Tester Card (Full or Provisional) for the relevant categories.
• Vehicle/Plant Marshal (CPCS A73)
• Manual Handling
• Working at Heights
• Safety Harness Use
• Demonstrable operating experience with 360 Excavator, Telehandler, Roller, and Dumper (supported by Record of Category Experience – RoE).
• Valid CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test (Supervisors or Managers & Professionals) within the last 2 years.
• Recognised Health & Safety qualification, e.g. NEBOSH Construction Certificate (within 5 years), or IOSH Managing Safely (within 5 years), or SMSTS, MCP, or Level 5/6 H&S with relevant CSCS card
• Good English and Maths Skills
• Have strong interpersonal skills
• Have excellent organisational and written skills
• Be confident using Microsoft office and IT programs
• Be administratively self-servicing
• Ability to manage more than one set of priorities

Qualification and Training Required

• English and Maths at Level 2 (Assessment can be undertaken prior to Interview)
• Experience in construction with a level 2 qualification
• PTLLS Level 3 or equivalent or willingness to work towards

Desirable

• Health and Safety Based Qualification
• A1 Assessors Award or equivalent

The Skills Centre is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safeguarding checks will take place. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the exemption order 1975,2013,2020 and an enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for the role.