Technician Instructor (Welding and Fabrication)

Solent University; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southampton Solent University’s Warsash Maritime School is seeking to appoint a Technician Instructor in Welding and Fabrication to contribute to the delivery of MCA workshop skills courses and to support commercial and research activities. The role involves teaching welding and fabrication across a wide range of topics related to vessel construction, and supervising practical workshop sessions.

You will work in a safety-critical environment in line with HSE requirements and university policies,

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical welding and fabrication teaching and supervision.
• Ensure workshop activity complies with HSE and university policy.
• Contribute to student experience and programme delivery.
• Teach topics across welding and fabrication for vessel construction.

Job description

Southampton Solent University’s Warsash Maritime School is seeking to appoint a Technician Instructor in Welding and Fabrication to contribute to the delivery of our specialist Marine Engineering seafarer programmes, with a particular focus on delivering MCA workshop skills courses delivered by the school. The successful candidate will participate in the commercial and research activities of the school, in addition to contributing to the delivery and enhancement of the student experience within the school of Technology and Maritime Industries.

Southampton Solent University’s Warsash Maritime School has a global reputation for delivering real-world, practice-led education to deliver the future leaders of the maritime industry. Working in the newly opened Solent Maritime and Research Technology (SMART) Centre, the successful candidate will work with students and staff to support and deliver practical engineering education. The successful candidate will teach across a wide range of topics relating to welding and fabrication applied to both large and small vessel construction.

As a Welding Instructor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality practical teaching and supervision across welding and fabrication programmes. Working within a safety-critical environment, you will ensure that all workshop activity is conducted in full compliance with HSE legislation and university policy.

If you are passionate about welding education, committed to maintaining rigorous health and safety standards, and motivated to contribute to a supportive and industry-aligned learning environment, we would welcome your application.

About Southampton Solent University

With a strong track record of innovation and creativity, Southampton Solent University (SSU) has grown to become one of the country’s leading practice-based universities. SSU today is a flourishing community of academics, students and professional services staff with a reputation for the quality of our teaching, for our engagement with industry and for the employability of our graduates.

SSU has strong local roots within Southampton and its region, working closely with the city, the community, employers and voluntary organisations. The University is open, friendly and inclusive, with not surprisingly, given its great location and growing reputation, a strong international dimension.

As part of the University community, SSU offers a range of professional development opportunities, from completing a post-graduate certificate in education, to completing a further master’s degree or even working towards a PhD, there are numerous opportunities available to staff as part of their professional development.

As part of the South Coast Institute of Technology (IoT), our programmes are designed in partnership with leading colleges, universities, and industry employers to create clear career pathways in technology. IoT courses like this one are precisely aligned with the needs of maritime, engineering, and digital industries, where demand is high for talented new engineers, technologists, technicians, and creatives.

Solent University offers an excellent benefits package. More Information.

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