Ready to step off the tools without stepping away from engineering?

Our client is a well-established and fast-growing engineering training organisation, working with over 300 engineering and manufacturing employers across the UK. They deliver Level 3 apprenticeships and commercial training that feeds real talent directly into industry.

Theyre now looking for an experienced Fabrication & Welding professional to step into a Department Team Leader role combining technical delivery, leadership, and real influence over how the next generation of engineers is trained.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Still hands-on not stuck behind a desk
• Genuine leadership responsibility
• Shape curriculum to match real industry
• 42 days holiday
• Private healthcare + bonus
• Funded qualifications
• Secure, long-term career path

This is ideal for someone whos been:

• Leading people on the shop floor
• Mentoring apprentices or junior welders
• Thinking I want more responsibility but not sales or management fluff

The Role (What Youll Actually Be Doing)

Youll lead the Fabrication & Welding department, managing instructors while remaining involved in delivery across:

• Fabrication
• Welding
• Pipefitting / Pipe Welding
• Commercial & apprenticeship programmes

Key focus areas:

• Planning and coordinating training across multiple sites
• Ensuring high-quality, consistent delivery
• Supporting instructors with lesson planning and standards
• Carrying out observations and quality checks
• Keeping workshops safe, compliant and industry-ready
• Working with employers to keep training relevant
• Making sure learners leave work-ready, not just qualified

Youll also act as the lead TWI Welding Inspector for commercial training activity.

What Theyre Looking For

Essential

• Strong background in fabrication & welding
• Experience in welding, pipefitting, plating or sheet metal (expertise in one is fine)
• Level 3 qualification or time-served apprenticeship
• Teaching qualification ideal (PGCE / DTLLS / Cert Ed)
• Confident leading people
• Comfortable with planning, organisation and IT

Nice to Have (Fully Funded if You Dont Have Them)

• Assessor / Verifier qualifications
• TWI Welding Inspector certification

If you need additional qualifications, our client pays for them.

Location & Travel

• Multi-site role: Hull, Grimsby & Scunthorpe
• Full UK driving licence required
• Mileage and bridge tolls fully covered

Safeguarding & Values

This organisation is committed to safeguarding learners and creating a safe, inclusive, respectful workplace. A DBS check is required.

The Benefits (Worth Reading)

• 42 days holiday (yes including bank holidays)
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Branded workwear
• Funded CPD & qualifications
• Wellness programme & health checks
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Length-of-service awards
• Support for Reservists

Thinking Im not a teacher?

If youve led people, passed on knowledge, or coached apprentices you already have the foundation. xbpsjku This role builds on your trade, it doesnt replace it.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.