Fabrication & Welding Trainer

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Welding Trainer to join our growing Adult and Community Learning team. This is an excellent opportunity for an industry professional who is passionate about developing the next generation of skilled welders and fabricators. In this role, you will design, deliver and assess high-quality, industry-focused training programmes for adult learners. Working closely with employers, you will help learners develop practical welding and fabrication skills, along with the knowledge, behaviours and employability skills needed to succeed in today's engineering and manufacturing sectors. You will manage a caseload of learners, providing guidance, mentoring and ongoing assessment to support their progression into employment, further training or career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality welding training programmes.
• Conduct learner inductions and initial assessments to identify individual learning needs.
• Develop tailored learning plans that meet both learner and employer requirements.
• Deliver practical and theory-based training to industry standards.
• Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement.
• Manage a caseload of learners, carrying out regular reviews and maintaining accurate records.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with employers and external partners.
• Monitor learner performance to ensure high levels of retention, achievement and compliance.
• Promote a safe learning environment, ensuring all health and safety requirements are met.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant Level 3 qualification (or above) in Welding, Fabrication or a related engineering discipline.
• Current and relevant industry experience within welding and fabrication.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Excellent technical knowledge and practical welding skills.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Good ICT skills and the ability to use technology to support teaching and learning.
• A genuine passion for developing others and supporting learner success.
• Teaching, training or assessing experience is desirable but not essential. If you do not already hold a teaching qualification, support will be provided to achieve one.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing professional development and funded training opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Flexible and family-friendly working policies.
• Employee discount scheme offering cashback and savings with major retailers.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free or discounted onsite parking.

If you're an experienced welding professional looking to move into training, or an existing trainer seeking a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Join a supportive team where you can make a real difference by developing the skills of the future workforce.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.