Welding Instructor / Welding Trainer – MIG & TIG

HTA Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check funded by employer

Job summary

WEC Group Training Academy (MTL Rotherham) is seeking a Welding Instructor to deliver and support the Level 3 Plate Welder Apprenticeship Standard. The role focuses on MIG and TIG welding, safe practices, and providing a high-quality onboarding experience for new apprentices.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on welding experience, the ability to interpret engineering drawings, and excellent mentoring and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in MIG and TIG welding.
• Solid background in fabrication and the ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• Ability to motivate, coach and support apprentices of varying abilities.
• Proactive approach with the confidence to work independently and use your own initiative.
• Genuine passion for developing the next generation of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support the Level 3 Plate Welder Apprenticeship Standard.
• Provide a professional and engaging onboarding experience for new apprentices.
• Teach a range of welding and fabrication techniques, with a focus on safe working practices.
• Assess apprentice performance and provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Support apprentices throughout their learning journey, helping them build confidence and technical competence.
• Maintain training equipment and workshop facilities to the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
• Promote a positive learning culture that encourages excellence and continuous development.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Engineering drawings

Mentoring

Communication

Initiative

Job description

Welding Instructor / Welding Trainer - MIG & TIG

WEC Group Training Academy (MTL Rotherham)

Salary:£21.00ph

Previous teaching, training or assessing experience is desirable but not essential.

If you're an experienced welder who enjoys helping others learn and would like to move into a training role, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and support the Level 3 Plate Welder Apprenticeship Standard.
• Provide a professional and engaging onboarding experience for new apprentices.
• Teach a range of welding and fabrication techniques, with a focus on safe working practices.
• Assess apprentice performance and provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Support apprentices throughout their learning journey, helping them build confidence and technical competence.
• Maintain training equipment and workshop facilities to the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
• Promote a positive learning culture that encourages excellence and continuous development.

About You

We're looking for someone with excellent practical welding experience who enjoys coaching and developing others.

You'll have:

• Strong hands-on experience in MIG and TIG welding.
• A solid background in fabrication and the ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• The ability to motivate, coach and support apprentices of varying abilities.
• A proactive approach with the confidence to work independently and use your own initiative.
• A genuine passion for developing the next generation of engineers.

Please note: An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. The cost will be covered by WEC Group.

Hours of work:37.5 hours per week
Monday - Thursday:7:30am - 4:00pm
Friday:7:30am - 1:00pm

Work Location: In person