Fabrication And Welding Technician

Protocol; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Group is partnering with a client in South Yorkshire to recruit an Engineering Technician (Fabrication & Welding). The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, permanent, with a starting salary of £25,456 per annum plus benefits.

You will support learners, maintain workshop facilities and assist with practical engineering programmes in a hands-on environment. The ideal candidate has industry experience, a solid understanding of safety in the workshop, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Experience in Fabrication & Welding industry.
• Level 2 qualification or higher in Fabrication & Welding.
• Strong knowledge of workshop health and safety.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Team-oriented and passionate about supporting learners.
• Level 2 English and Maths or willingness to attain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up equipment, materials and resources for practical lessons, assessments and demonstrations.
• Support tutors and students during workshop sessions, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
• Maintain machinery, equipment and workshop facilities to a high standard.
• Distribute and monitor tools, consumables and equipment.
• Manage stock levels and order replacement materials where required.
• Ensure workshops remain clean, organised and compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Support departmental projects and collaborate with colleagues across different curriculum areas.
• Assist with workshop security and report any loss or damage of equipment.

Skills

Fabrication & Welding industry

Workshop health and safety

Organisational skills

Team player

Learner support

English & Maths Level 2

Education

Level 2 Fabrication & Welding qualification

Job description

Fabrication and Welding Technician

Salary: £25,456 per annum + benefits
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, all year-round
Contract: Permanent, £25,456 a year + benefits

Are you an experienced Fabrication & Welding professional looking for your next challenge?

The Protocol Group is working with a client in South Yorkshire seeking a proactive and dedicated Engineering Technician (Fabrication & Welding) to support the delivery of practical engineering programmes and help develop the next generation of skilled engineers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with industry experience who enjoys a hands‑on environment and wants to play a key role in maintaining high‑quality workshop facilities, supporting learners, and contributing to the continued development of our Engineering provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up equipment, materials and resources for practical lessons, assessments and demonstrations.
• Support tutors and students during workshop sessions, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
• Maintain machinery, equipment and workshop facilities to a high standard.
• Distribute and monitor tools, consumables and equipment.
• Manage stock levels and order replacement materials where required.
• Ensure workshops remain clean, organised and compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Support departmental projects and collaborate with colleagues across different curriculum areas.
• Assist with workshop security and report any loss or damage of equipment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working within the Fabrication & Welding industry.
• A Level 2 qualification or above in a relevant Fabrication & Welding discipline.
• A strong understanding of workshop health and safety.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A positive, team‑focused approach and a passion for supporting learners.
• Level 2 English and Maths (or willingness to work towards these qualifications).

The legal bit...

Protocol National ltd trading as Protocol are acting as an employment business for this position. If you are successful, Protocol is required to see evidence of your Right to Work in the UK; in addition to you applying for an enhanced DBS Certificate should you not already hold a suitable certificate registered on the DBS Update Service. The position is subject to agreement to Terms and Conditions and suitable application and reference process. As a result of the volume of applications we are currently receiving we regret that we may be unable to respond with individual feedback. If we have not contacted you within two weeks of your application being received then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.