Welding Instructor / Welding Trainer – MIG & TIG
Previous teaching, training or assessing experience is desirable but not essential
Salary: £21.00ph - (£41,000 Basic per anum) - Plus Bonus & Profit Share.
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
Friday: 7:30am – 1:00pm
Company: WEC Group Training Academy (MTL Rotherham)
For over 45 years, WEC Group has been one of the UK's leading multi-award-winning engineering, fabrication and machining companies.
Due to continued growth, we're looking for an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our Academy as a Welding Instructor based at our MTL advanced division.
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.
What We Offer
- Highly Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Genuine career progression within a growing engineering group
- Ongoing training and funded qualifications
- Annual profit share scheme
- Healthcare cashback plan, including dental, optical, physiotherapy and mental health support
- Company pension scheme
- Employee support loan scheme
- Refer-a-Friend bonus (£250 after 3 months and £750 after 12 months)
- Death-in-service benefit
- Exclusive employee discounts at a wide range of retailers, attractions and entertainment venues
