Welding Instructor & Technician – Hands-On Skills Coach

Warwick College Group; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Warwick College Group is seeking a dedicated technician/lecturer to support the Workshop Team Leader in developing students’ engineering skills and providing high-quality technical support. You will demonstrate practical skills and assist in assessing student competence, ensuring students meet the required standards for their qualifications.

The role involves maintaining workshop resources, preparing materials, and following health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Engineering/Welding qualification required.
• Experience in an Engineering/Welding environment.
• Evidence of formal structured training in a relevant vocation.
• Industry experience dealing with customers.
• Strong administrative and IT skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Workshop Team Leader/Trainer Assessor to develop students' skills and provide technical support.
• Demonstrate practical skills, methods and techniques.
• Assist in assessing student competence and provide feedback.
• Ensure students can demonstrate required skills and behaviours for completion of the course.
• Support training in demonstration or explanation of skills or behaviours.
• Follow the Scheme of Work to instruct/prepare sessions.
• Complete relevant assessment paperwork and check understanding of tasks.
• Maintain resources and prepare materials/equipment for engineering activities.
• Carry out maintenance on tools/workshop equipment.
• Order workshop equipment with the team and maintain health & safety standards.
• Attend team meetings, events and tasters as required.
• Ensure students are aware of Health & Safety guidelines in the unit.
• Attend Teaching Essentials training.

Skills

Engineering experience

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Eng/Welding qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3)

Formal structured training in a relevant vocation

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Warwick College Group is seeking a dedicated technician/lecturer to support the Workshop Team Leader in developing students’ engineering skills and providing high-quality technical support. You will demonstrate practical skills and assist in assessing student competence, ensuring students meet the required standards for their qualifications.

The role involves maintaining workshop resources, preparing materials, and following health and safety guidelines.