Training Instructor (Fabrication)

Wilton Engineering Services Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking an individual to join their Training Academy Team. The role involves developing skilled welders and platers by delivering trade-specific training and competency frameworks. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a fabrication background from an apprenticeship, and be IT literate. The position offers 23 days of holiday plus additional benefits, making it a rewarding opportunity for aspiring trainers.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus statutory

Life Insurance

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Employee discounts platform

Qualifications

• Essential communication skills to effectively mentor and coach trainees.
• Strong fabrication background is crucial, preferably from an apprenticeship.
• Proficiency in IT tools like Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Deliver trade-specific competency framework for apprentices.
• Coordinate training plans and delivery for trainees.

Skills

Good communication skills

Fabrication background

IT literate

Training experience

Job description

We are looking to expand our Training Academy Team and are keen to speak to those interested in helping us develop the next generation of highly skilled platers and welders. These individuals are key to the business in developing the fabrication team from apprentice to experienced operative.

Main Responsibilities of the role;

• To work in accordance with Company Health, Safety & Environment procedures, policies and standard working practices.
• To work in accordance with Company Quality procedures, policies and standard working practices.
• Delivery of trade specific competency framework for the apprentices (welders and platers) and wider workforce.
• Supporting Construction in the mentoring and coaching of apprentices within Academy and in production.
• Liaising with HR and Construction Supervision on individual skills gaps withing the workforce and supporting development accordingly.
• Maintaining documentation to support Training & Development Programmes.
• Implementation of training plans and planning of delivery to trainee cohorts.
• Coordination of external resources where required.
• Attend exhibitions, colleges and schools.

Open to further development activities to widen training delivery.

What We are looking for in the person:

• A good communicator- essential for passing on knowledge to trainees whether coaching individually or presenting to groups.
• A strong fabrication background having completed an apprenticeship as either a plater of welder.
• IT literate and comfortable with word, outlook and power point.
• Some training experience is beneficial (Accredited Assessor or RITB instructor) desirable but not essential.
• 23 days holiday plus statutory (rising to 25 plus statutory with service)
• Flexibility to ‘sell back’ holidays at year end or carry over
• Life Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Company Sick Pay (Based on Service)
• “Boost works”- discounts platform providing employees with retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts