Welding Trainer

Title:

Welding Trainer (Blackburn)

Location:

Blackburn, Lancashire, North West, BB1 2JU
, UK

Company: WEC Group Limited

Job Title:

Welding Trainer / Assessor

Department:
Training school

Salary: £35,000 (Negotiable depending on experience)

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 we are 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.

• 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.

• 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, preventive duty and learner welfare (training can be provided).
• Driving licence is essential.

• Based at Blackburn.
• Travel to other sites is essential.

• 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.