Welding Training Lead: Compliance & Certification

Babcock International; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Plymouth seeks a Weld Training Officer to deliver training and qualifications to welders. Responsibilities include overseeing training processes, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with ISO and ASME standards. Ideal candidates will have strong welding knowledge and excellent communication skills, with commitment to ongoing training. The role is full-time and offers various benefits including generous holiday allowance and a matched contribution pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of compliance with ISO, ASME, and DefStan standards.
• Willingness to undertake further training including CSWTO certification.
• CSWIP 3.0 Visual Weld Inspection is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full welder training and qualification process.
• Conduct visual weld inspections and coordinate NDE and destructive testing.
• Develop and deliver training programmes across multiple welding processes.
• Ensure documentation meets quality and compliance standards.
• Support welders to achieve certification and excellence.

Skills

Strong knowledge of welding processes: MMA, FCAW, MIG/MAG, and TIG

Excellent communication skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Understanding of quality control

Education

City & Guilds Craft Apprenticeship in Fabrication/Engineering or equivalent

Completion of CSWIP Weld Instructor courses and exams

Job description

A leading defense contractor in Plymouth seeks a Weld Training Officer to deliver training and qualifications to welders. Responsibilities include overseeing training processes, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with ISO and ASME standards. Ideal candidates will have strong welding knowledge and excellent communication skills, with commitment to ongoing training. The role is full-time and offers various benefits including generous holiday allowance and a matched contribution pension scheme.