Welding Instructor

Gp4cp; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and fabrication company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Welding Instructor to deliver the Level 3 Plate Welder standard to apprentices. The ideal candidate will have strong MIG and TIG welding skills and experience in training and development. Responsibilities include instructing apprentices, assessing their progress, and maintaining workshop standards. The role offers a competitive salary and various company benefits, including 25 days holiday and a career progression path.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Career progression

Training and qualification support

Annual profit share scheme

Healthcare cash-back plan

Company pension scheme

Employee support loans

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Death-in-service benefit

Discounted access to attractions

Qualifications

• Strong and competent in welding and fabrication with experience in MIG and TIG.
• Ability to pass an Enhanced DBS check.
• Fully conversant with welding and able to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering the Level 3 Plate Welder standard to apprentices.
• Instruct and train apprentices in several welding and fabrication techniques.
• Assess apprentice progress and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Ability to lead and manage

Reading engineering drawings

Initiative

Job description

Welding Instructor

Salary: £36,000 basic (Neg DOE)

Hours of work: 37.5 Hours Mon‑Fri 7:30 am‑4:00 pm; Fri 7:30 am‑1:00 pm

Location: MTL Advanced, Rotherham

WEC Group has been established for over 45 years and is one of the UK’s leading and multi‑award‑winning engineering, fabrication and machining companies. We have invested over £3 million in state‑of‑the‑art facilities and are committed to investing heavily in the future of engineering. The WEC Group has delivered apprenticeships in Welding & fabrication since 2006, with major success in delivering the L3 Plate Welder apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering the Level 3 Plate Welder standard to apprentices
• Ensure a smooth onboarding process for all new apprentices
• Instruct and train apprentices in several welding & fabrication techniques
• Assess apprentice progress and provide constructive feedback to facilitate skill development and improvement
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining workshop standards with respect
• Maintain training facilities and equipment in line with Health & Safety policies to ensure optimal functionality and safety for apprentices

What We Are Looking For

• Strong & competent welder/fabricator, experienced with MIG & TIG
• Ability to pass an Enhanced DBS check (company pays)
• Ability to work effectively and use own initiative
• Ability to lead, manage and train others to achieve desired results
• Fully conversant with welding, fabrication and able to read engineering drawings

Working Location / Environment

• Site‑based in Rotherham

Company Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Genuine career progression within a rapidly expanding engineering group
• Training and qualification support
• Annual profit share scheme
• Health‑care cash‑back plan (dental, optical, physio, mental health support)
• Company pension scheme
• Employee support loans
• Refer‑a‑Friend bonus (£250 at 3 months + £750 at 12 months)
• Death‑in‑service benefit
• Discounted access to a wide variety of attractions and entertainment venues

Apply now for an immediate interview.