Fabrication & Welding Training Lead

Job Title: Fabrication & Welding Training Lead

Location: Hull & Grimsby

Salary: 46,000

Our client is a leading Group Training Association delivering high-quality engineering apprenticeships and commercial training to over 300 employers. With centres across Lincolnshire and partnerships with major engineering and manufacturing organisations, they play a key role in developing the next generation of engineering talent.

The Role

They are seeking an experienced Fabrication & Welding Training Lead professional ready to take the next step into leadership. Reporting to the Centre Manager, the Fabrication & Welding Training Lead will lead a team of instructors delivering apprenticeship and commercial programmes (including Metal Fabrication, Pipe Welding and Pipefitting), while also contributing to delivery yourself.

This is a varied, hands-on leadership role where no two days are the same.

Fabrication & Welding Training Lead Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate fabrication and welding training across their sites
• Ensure high-quality, consistent delivery aligned with agreed syllabi and schemes of work
• Manage curriculum development to meet industry and awarding body standards
• Conduct learning walks, observations, and quality deep dives
• Oversee workshop operations, ensuring Health & Safety compliance
• Support team performance management, appraisals, and CPD
• Monitor learner progress, attendance, and outcomes to maintain Ofsted readiness
• Work with Sales and employers to ensure curriculum relevance and generate commercial income
• Act as their lead for TWI Welding Inspection (training provided if required)
• Support learner discipline, welfare, and work-readiness

Experience & Qualifications

• Significant industry experience in fabrication and welding (e.g. welding, pipefitting, plating, sheet metal)
• Level 3 qualification or completed apprenticeship in a relevant trade
• Teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent)
• Strong leadership, organisational, IT, and budget awareness skills
• Assessor/Verifier and TWI qualifications desirable (training provided if needed)

Location & Travel

Regular travel between sites is required. A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential. Mileage and bridge tolls are paid.

Safeguarding & Inclusion

They are committed to safeguarding learners. Appointment is subject to a DBS check.
We are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Why Join?

• 42 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Private healthcare & life insurance
• Performance-related annual bonus
• Branded workwear
• Excellent CPD and funded qualifications
• Wellness programme & health checks
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Long-service awards & reservist support

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