Welding Inspection lecturer

TWI Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private health and dental cover

Pension scheme

Onsite restaurant

Job summary

TWI Ltd is seeking a Welding Inspection lecturer to deliver CSWIP welding inspection programmes at three levels and to contribute to invigilation and development work. The role supports growth and focuses on outstanding customer service within TES welding training.

Ideal candidate will hold CSWIP Welding Inspector 3.1 (preferred), have teaching experience in welding inspection, strong organisational and communication skills, and willingness to travel both in the UK and abroad.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering CSWIP welding inspection programmes
• Experience of teaching welding inspection at multiple levels
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Knowledge of internal and external audits
• Ability to engage with emerging technologies in teaching and exams

Responsibilities

• Deliver CSWIP welding inspection knowledge and competence to external candidates
• Deliver IIW/EWF welding diploma knowledge and competence to external candidates
• Invigilate exams
• Liaise with Senior Managers and programme managers in the UK and overseas
• Provide technical knowledge to ensure TES governance and procedures
• Oversee new training and exam technologies in TES welding programmes
• Mentor and support other team members
• Deliver welding and training projects as required

Skills

CSWIP Welding Inspector 3.1

Teaching welding inspection

Organisational skills

Communication and team work

Knowledge of TES products and services

Audits knowledge

Adapting to new teaching methods

Job description

Welding Inspection lecturer Welding Inspection Lecturer TES Location: Middlesbrough or Cambridge Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Job Profile: Professional Salary: Up to £54,600 per annum Reference number: JR100881 Closing Date: 25 August 2026

Description of role

The role will essentially be one of delivering CSWIP welding inspection programmes at three different levels. In addition, the role will also encompass invigilation and also some development work. The aim is to provide outstanding customer service, but with a business focus that will support the continued expansion and success of the organisation.

• Deliver CSWIP welding inspection knowledge and competence skills to external candidates
• Deliver IIW/EWF welding engineering diploma knowledge and competence skills to external candidates
• Invigilate exams
• Liaison with Senior Managers and programme managers in the UK and overseas.
• Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other team members to ensure compliance with TES governance and procedures
• Oversee the compliance of new training and exam technologies introduced into the TES welding programmes
• Mentor and support other team members as required
• Deliver welding and training projects as required

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Knowledge of TES products and services
• Preferably holding CSWIP Welding Inspector 3.1
• Experience of teaching welding inspection
• Organisational skills
• Good working and practical knowledge of all welding methods
• Good communication and team working skills
• Knowledge of internal and external audits
• The ability to engage with emerging technologies, particularly applied to new teaching and examination methods

Travel: This position requires some UK and international travel.

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in an expanding organisation, shaping and adapting the operations to meet customer and business needs.

About us

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention. We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge. If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.

Diversity statement

TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent.

Inclusion: We recognise that it’s the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.

Disability Confident Scheme

We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.

Why work for TWI?

• We offer a competitive salary, share-in-success bonus scheme, generous pension scheme (both employee contribution (flexible amount) and TWI contribution (up to 10% of salary), holiday (20 days + 5 Corporate days + 8 bank holiday’s), private health and dental cover, career development and training, onsite employee restaurant, onsite gym, day nursery available for companies on Granta Park (Cambridge) site (subject to availability), onsite parking and more.
• We know that balancing work and personal life can at times be challenging. This is why we continue to review and implement family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible working, enhanced maternity pay and paid parental leave.

TWI Culture

As one of the world’s leading independent research and technology organisations, we are committed to attracting, motivating and retaining the best talent from around the world. Our goal is to develop the next generation of experts to address future industry challenges. We are committed to creating a culture that recognises and respects the differences between people while valuing the contribution everyone makes to TWI. The diversity of our staff and students makes a positive and important contribution to our continuing success.

TWI Values

• Inclusion: Valuing the contribution from every individual, creating value for our customers
• Teamwork: Building effective working relationships, we accomplish more together
• Adaptability: Engaging positively with change to meet the needs of the business
• Taking Responsibility: Achieving our objectives and personal development
• Innovation & Expertise: Championing new ideas and sharing knowledge to solve industry problems
• Customer Focus: Building trusting relationships with our customers

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention. We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge. If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.