Welding Mentor

Welding Mentor / Instructor

WEC Group Training Academy (MTL Rotherham)

Salary: Up to £38,000 (Negotiable, depending on experience)

Join One of the UK's Leading Engineering Groups

For over 45 years, WEC Group has been one of the UK's leading multi-award-winning engineering, fabrication and machining companies. Following an investment of more than £3 million into our state-of-the-art Training Academy, we're proud to be one of the few employer providers in the engineering sector making significant investments in developing the next generation of skilled engineers.

Since 2006, we've successfully delivered Welding & Fabrication apprenticeships, helping hundreds of apprentices build rewarding careers. Due to continued growth, we're looking for an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our Academy as a Welding Instructor, delivering the Level 3 Plate Welder Apprenticeship Standard.

The Role

As a Welding Instructor, you'll play a key role in developing future engineering talent by delivering practical and classroom-based training in a supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and support the Level 3 Plate Welder Apprenticeship Standard.
• Provide a professional and engaging onboarding experience for new apprentices.
• Teach a range of welding and fabrication techniques, with a focus on safe working practices.
• Assess apprentice performance and provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Support apprentices throughout their learning journey, helping them build confidence and technical competence.
• Maintain training equipment and workshop facilities to the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
• Promote a positive learning culture that encourages excellence and continuous development.

About You

We're looking for someone with excellent practical welding experience who enjoys coaching and developing others.

You'll have:

• Strong hands-on experience in MIG and TIG welding.
• A solid background in fabrication and the ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• The ability to motivate, coach and support apprentices of varying abilities.
• A proactive approach with the confidence to work independently and use your own initiative.
• A genuine passion for developing the next generation of engineers.

Please note: An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. The cost will be covered by WEC Group.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
Friday: 7:30am – 1:00pm

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £38,000 (DOE)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Genuine career progression within a growing engineering group
• Ongoing training and funded qualifications
• Annual profit share scheme
• Healthcare cashback plan, including dental, optical, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Company pension scheme
• Employee support loan scheme
• Refer-a-Friend bonus (£250 after 3 months and £750 after 12 months)
• Death-in-service benefit
• Exclusive employee discounts at a wide range of retailers, attractions and entertainment venues