Welding Technician (Hourly Paid)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A technical education provider in Newport is looking for a Welding Technician to support practical provision delivery and assessment. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ level 3 or higher in welding, with experience in the field being essential. The role also welcomes basic Welsh language skills and emphasizes diversity and inclusion in its hiring. The position is fixed term with a flexible schedule, making it an excellent opportunity for skilled individuals passionate about education.

Benefits

Subsidised gym access

Wellbeing programs

Mental health support

Qualifications

• A qualification of NVQ level 3 or higher and experience in welding is required.
• Ability to use the Welsh language at a basic level is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery and assessment of practical provision.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.

Skills

Welding

Basic Welsh language

Education

NVQ level 3 or higher

Job description

Job Overview

6 hours per week Fixed Term – 30/06/26 The School of Creative and Technical Studies is seeking to appoint a confident, enthusiastic and self-motivated Welding Technician.

Working as part of a team you will provide a wide range of duties to support delivery and assessment to a wide range of practical provision.

Qualifications

A qualification of NVQ level 3 or higher and experience in welding would be required.

The ability to use the Welsh language at a basic level (or willingness to undertake training) is desirable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) if appropriate.

Please note that successful candidates will be expected to pay for the Enhanced Disclosure and registration with the Education Workforce Council.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment which embraces diversity and which promotes equality of opportunity. This is underpinned by the Equality Act 2010 and will be adhered to at each stage of the recruitment process.

Our goal is to ensure these commitments are also embedded in our day-to-day working practices with our learners, colleagues, and partners. We know the most successful teams are the most diverse teams.

Equality, diversity and inclusion provide the very foundation to our culture at Coleg Gwent. We want every individual to feel confident, proud, and able to bring their whole selves to work.

We welcome applications from those who think differently and we are flexible to cater to neurodiverse talent. We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and increasing diversity in the College by removing barriers and supporting all our staff to reach their potential.

To ensure an improved representation in our workforce, applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, Females, LGBTQ, non-binary and people with disabilities.

Together we continue to build a workplace that not only celebrates the diverse voices of our colleagues but also represents the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from candidates who speak languages other than English and everyone regardless of age, marriage and civil partnership (both same sex and opposite sex), impairment or health condition, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender identity or gender expression in line with our Equality Opportunities policy.

All campuses are accessible and facilities such as prayer rooms are available.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and affiliates of the Black Leadership Group.

Wellbeing & Support

Your wellbeing is important to us. We want to ensure you are able to make the most of the opportunities and reach your full potential. From a programme of wellbeing activities throughout the year underpinned by the Headspace app for all staff which has a diverse selection of meditations that aim to fulfil both beginners and long-time meditators needs and preferences to Partners who are trained mental health champions, to subsidised gym access, we’re determined to create an environment that supports everyone's mental and physical health.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 03/12/25  Interview Date: 16/12/25