Sessional Apprenticeship Progress Mentor – Welding

Andover College; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent vocational college in Winchester is seeking a Sessional Apprenticeship Progress Mentor – Welding. You will mentor apprentices in welding, assessing their qualifications and progress in a flexible working environment. The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing, an Assessor qualification, and skills in MIG, TIG, and MMA welding. The position offers competitive hourly pay and a range of college benefits including free on-site parking and access to fitness facilities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Car Share Scheme

Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

Flexible Working Policy

On-site gym access

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in manufacturing and fabrication industry.
• Ability to plan and deliver training programmes.
• Skills in internal verification from levels 1-4.

Responsibilities

• Assess apprentices for qualifications in the workplace.
• Provide guidance to ensure evidence meets required standards.
• Monitor apprentice's progress and motivate them.

Skills

Welding experience (MIG, TIG, MMA)

Knowledge of land-based engineering and machinery

Ability to assess apprentices

Experience in agricultural engineering

Education

Assessor qualification or willingness to attain one

Job description

* Sessional Apprenticeship Progress Mentor – Welding# Sessional Apprenticeship Progress Mentor – WeldingEmployerLocation: Winchester, HampshireContract Type: PermanentHours: CasualSalary: Hourly pay currently at £22.63Posted: 19th November 2025Start Date: To Be ConfirmedExpires: 31st December 2025 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1518592Job Reference: V3441Start Date: To Be Confirmed* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1518592* Share :**Sessional Apprenticeship Progress Mentor – Welding*** ****Salary: Hourly pay currently at £22.63 (dependent upon qualifications and experience) (inclusive of holiday pay and market supplement)* Working Pattern: Sessional hours* Location: Sparsholt Campus (Winchester)* Closing Date: **8th December 2025**The hours will be on a flexible arrangement, assessing apprentices for their qualification in the workplace.The successful applicant will have demonstrable experience of working in manufacturing and fabrication industry. They will possess an Assessor qualification or be willing to attain one with a specified period of time. Welding experience in MIG, TIG and MMA up to level 3 is required and knowledge and experience of exotic materials would be desirable. Any agricultural engineering experience would be extremely beneficial.The successful candidate will also be required to carry out some internal verification – ideally from levels 1 – 4.There is access to the use of college vehicles for visiting apprentices but having your own transport is desirable for which mileage will be paid.**In addition, the successful applicant will have:**• A good knowledge of Land based engineering and machinery.• Current experience in land-based engineering and machinery.• Ability to plan training programmes (each apprentice follows slightly different Units and employers can provide different experiences).• Ability to assess to the required standards and provide guidance if the evidence is not to the standard• Ability to complete documentation accurately and in a timely fashion.• Ability to monitor apprentice's progress• Ability to work with apprentices and be able to motivate and encourage them to complete work.• Ability to work / liaise with employers• Previous assessing/trainer/teaching experience would be an advantage but not essential.**Full training in respect of the assessing part of the role will be provided.**We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.**College Benefits:**• Free on-site parking• Car Share Scheme• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme• Flexible Working Policy• Access to an employee assistance scheme• On-site gym at the Sparsholt campus (currently offered free of charge)• Facility to purchase Sparsholt produce including plants, flowers• Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualificationsThere is a nursery on the Sparsholt campus operated by a commercial provider.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.All successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.### Sparsholt College Hampshire (inc Andover Campus)