Welding Trainer

Welding Trainer

Company: GP for Child's Play

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

Hours of work: Mon‑Thu 8am‑5pm;
Fri 8am‑2pm

Location: Blackburn (travel to other sites required)

• Coach and monitor apprentices: conduct 10‑weekly progress reviews, provide ongoing support and feedback, track wellbeing and achievement.
• Use the Learner Management System to update documentation, evidence and progress tracking.
• Deliver high‑quality welding training: practical demonstrations, skills coaching and technical knowledge sessions in line with the Level 3 Plate Welder standard.
• Assess skills, ensure apprentices produce high‑quality work, prepare for End Point Assessment by delivering mock assessments, portfolio preparation and guidance.
• Maintain compliance with apprenticeship funding rules and internal quality processes; contribute to standardisation activities and continuous improvement.
• Act as Safeguarding Officer: promote learner welfare, identify concerns, and adhere to safeguarding procedures.
• Provide training and support across Blackburn, Rotherham and Coventry; travel between sites as required.
• Build positive relationships with production managers, supervisors and teams to ensure apprentices receive high‑quality on‑the‑job 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 in a welding/engineering environment.
• Understanding of apprenticeship standards, competency‑based assessment and learning support.
• Ability to organise and manage a large caseload of learners.
• Excellent communication, coaching and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly to multiple WEC Group sites.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, prevention duty and learner welfare (training can be provided).
• Driving licence essential.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 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.