Welding Instructor / Welding Trainer - Mig & Tig

Wec Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wec Group in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Welding Instructor to lead Level 3 Plate Welder training. You will mentor apprentices, teach MIG and TIG welding, interpret engineering drawings, and maintain a safe, well-equipped workshop environment.

The role focuses on practical coaching, performance feedback, and fostering confidence among trainees as they become skilled engineers with a strong emphasis on safety and continuous development.

Qualifications

• Excellent hands-on welding experience with MIG and TIG.
• Strong ability to coach and develop apprentices.
• Clear communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support the Level 3 Plate Welder Apprenticeship Standard.
• Provide onboarding for new apprentices.
• Teach welding and fabrication techniques, with emphasis on safety.
• Assess apprentice performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Support apprentices throughout their learning journey.
• Maintain training equipment and workshop safety standards.
• Promote a positive learning culture and continuous development.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Mentoring

Communication

Independence

Education

Fabrication experience

Engineering drawings

Job description

• 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 continous imporvement.
• 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 continous development

About You

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

• 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: A basic DBS check is required for this role. The cost will be covered by WEC Group

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