Be part of something that powers the future of the plumbing and heating industry.
At the Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC), we believe in championing quality, safety, and professionalism across the plumbing and heating sector. We’re proud to support businesses of all sizes across England and Wales, helping them stay compliant, competitive, and well-informed.
Why Work with APHC?
APHC is a not-for-profit trade body representing plumbing and heating contractors across England and Wales.Â
Working at APHC means contributing to a vital trade that impacts every home and business. Whether we’re guiding members through new regulations, offering training and certification schemes, or influencing industry standards at the highest level, everything we do helps to elevate the reputation and success of the plumbing and heating profession.
Celebrating our centenary in 2025, over the past 100 years the association has witnessed many developments and challenges, yet have continuously evolved to reflect the industry’s changes and advances in the way plumbing and heating have been incorporated into our homes. Â
Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:
Purpose-driven work: Make a real difference to the future of our industry.
Collaborative culture: Join a friendly, supportive team with a shared passion for quality and service.
Industry insight: Gain first-hand knowledge of developments in legislation, compliance, and sustainability.
Current Opportunities
Certification Assessor
We are looking for new Certification Assessors in our expanding certification team.
As a Certification Assessor you get the chance to stay in touch with latest developments in legislation and technology, while using your vast experience, knowledge and skills in a new way.
You will be part of an existing team of highly skilled and experienced certification assessors who all play a key role within the wider certification team, carrying out compliance assessments of scheme applicants and certificated companies for Competent Persons Scheme (CPS) and Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).
This role would suit someone looking for flexible part time hours on a self-employed consultancy basis. This may fit in with another role or reduced flexible hours within the industry.
The successful applicant(s) will need to provide their own IT equipment and have a vehicle with business insurance.
What’s in it for you?
- A paid role with expenses included
- Training in new technical areas, as required
- Full support to become a valuable certification assessor within the industry
- Meet like-minded companies and industry professionals seeking or maintaining their certification
- Be an ambassador for the industry certification body
- Get up to date technical, legislative and standards information
About you
- Evidence of extensive experience in the plumbing and heating industry
- Hold an NVQ Level 3 in plumbing and heating, or equivalent
- Ability to write and prepare reports on technical inspections
- Good customer service skills
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients to achieve outcomes
- Willingness to learn new working methods and systems
- Ability to work with energy, commitment, and resilience under pressure.
- Use IT to produce reports and email