Welding Trainer

Job Title:

Welding Trainer/ Assessor Department:
Training school Salary:£35,000 (Neg DOE) Hours of work:
Mon
- Thurs 8am-5pm Fri 8am-2pm

Location:

Blackburn (travel to other sites is required) WEC Group has been established for over 45 years, and we are one of the North Wests leading & multi award winning engineering, fabrication and machining companies. Our Training Academy is expanding and were looking for dedicated professionals to help deliver our high-quality Level 2 & Level 3 Welder Apprenticeships. Become part of an Employer Provider committed to closing the UKs engineering skills gap and developing the next generation of world class engineers.

Responsibilities Apprentice Coaching & Monitoring Conduct 10-weekly progress reviews with all apprentices to track performance, wellbeing, and achievement. Provide ongoing support, coaching, and feedback to ensure apprentices meet milestone expectations. Monitor apprentice progress via the Learner Management System, ensuring documentation, evidence and progress tracking are up to date. Support learners with any barriers to learning and work closely with managers to maintain high retention and achievement.

Training Delivery & Assessment Deliver high-quality welding training, including practical demonstrations, skills coaching, and technical knowledge sessions aligned with the Level 3 Plate Welder apprenticeship standard. Conduct skills assessments and ensure apprentices produce high-quality welding work in line with industry and WEC Group standards. Prepare apprentices for End Point Assessment (EPA) by delivering mock assessments, portfolio preparation, and EPA guidance.

Quality, Compliance & Safeguarding Maintain full compliance with apprenticeship funding rules and internal quality processes. Contribute to standardisation activities and continuous improvement within the training department. Act as a Safeguarding Officer, promoting learner welfare, identifying concerns, and adhering to safeguarding procedures. Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, and assessments. Multi-Site Responsibilities Provide training and support across Blackburn, Rotherham, and Coventry divisions.

Travel between sites as required to conduct reviews, deliver training and maintain strong learner/employer relationships. Build positive relationships with production managers, supervisors and teams to ensure apprentices receive high-quality workplace training.

What We Are Looking For :
Strong background in welding, ideally qualified to Level 3 or above (e.g., Plate Welding, Fabrication & Welding). Experience as a Trainer, Assessor or Mentor within a welding or engineering environment (training qualifications desirable but not essential). Understanding of apprenticeship standards, competency-based assessment, and learning support. Ability to organise and manage a large caseload of learners effectively. Excellent communication, coaching and interpersonal skills.

Willingness to travel regularly to multiple WEC Group sites. Knowledge of safeguarding, prevent duty and learner welfare (training can be provided). Driving license is essential. Working Location/Environment Based at Blackburn Travel to other sites is essential. Company Benefits 25 days holiday  bank holidays Genuine career progression within a rapidly expanding engineering group Training and qualification support Annual profit share scheme Healthcare cash-back plan (dental, optical, physio, mental health support) Company pension scheme Employee support loans Refer-a-Friend bonus (£250 at 3 months  £750 at 12 months) Death-in-service benefit Discounted access to a wide variety of attractions and entertainment venues Apply now for an immediate interview