Welding & Fabrication Instructor - Prison Workshop Lead

Ministry of Justice; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Justice is seeking a specialist production instructor to train and supervise prisoners in fabrication and welding within prison workshops. You will deliver nationally recognised qualifications, oversee safety training, and monitor progress against production targets.

The role requires practical experience in production environments with fabrication and welding, plus the ability to work within a secure prison setting, managing tool checks and prisoner roll counts.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant work experience in production to include fabricating and welding (CNC experience desirable).
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience using industrial machinery and equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Meet production targets and ensure finished goods are sent to the national distribution centre.
• Maintain high quality and adhere to specifications and QA processes.
• Train prisoners in health and safety, COSHH, and machinery usage.
• Order raw materials in advance to meet production schedules.
• Set daily work schedules for prisoners under supervision.
• Ensure all machinery is well-maintained and serviced as needed.
• Select and assess prisoners for the workshop and record progress.

Skills

Fabrication

Welding

Supervisory experience

CNC machinery

Quality control

Health & safety COSHH

Reading technical drawings

Education

Level 3 Engineering related production

Tools

Industrial machinery

CNC machines

Metalworking equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

Ministry of Justice is seeking a specialist production instructor to train and supervise prisoners in fabrication and welding within prison workshops. You will deliver nationally recognised qualifications, oversee safety training, and monitor progress against production targets.

The role requires practical experience in production environments with fabrication and welding, plus the ability to work within a secure prison setting, managing tool checks and prisoner roll counts.