Welding & Fabrication Tutor
7 days ago
Lakenham
Experienced / Trainee Welding & Fabrication Tutor Location: Norwich Salary: £28,000 – £38,000 per annum (DOE) Type: Full-time, permanent Hours: Mon–Fri, 08:30–16:30 (40 hrs/week) About Our Client Our client is a fast-growing engineering training provider offering commercial and industrial courses across welding, fabrication and wider engineering disciplines. Their Norwich campus boasts excellent transport links and world-class workshop facilities at the city centre site. Role Overview They’re seeking an experienced Welding & Fabrication Tutor—or a skilled Welder/Fabricator keen to transition into teaching—to join their team. You’ll plan and deliver both practical workshops and classroom theory, coach apprentices through hands-on welding and fabrication tasks, and help them achieve industry-standard competencies. Key Responsibilities • Demonstrate MMA, TIG & MIG welding techniques across plate, pipe and mixed materials, • Deliver practical workshops in safe tool and equipment operation, • Plan and deliver theory lessons covering welding processes, safety and best practice, • Provide constructive feedback and mentoring to apprentices, • Enforce Health & Safety regulations and instil rigorous safety procedures, • Prepare high-quality lesson plans, weld procedures and assessment records, • Adhere to all centre policies and the staff handbook Qualifications & Experience • Proven MMA, TIG & MIG welding skills in a commercial/industrial environment, • Broad knowledge of welding materials, joint types and fabrication techniques, • Certification in welding or a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. CSWIP, NVQ Level 3), • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, • Full, clean UK driving licence Desirable: • Teaching or assessor qualification (in-house training provided), • Previous experience in apprenticeship delivery or vocational education Personal Attributes • Enthusiastic, self-motivated and supportive, • Excellent planner with strong organisational skills, • Able to work collaboratively and adapt to feedback, • Committed to learner success and continuous improvement What’s on Offer • Competitive salary: £28k–£38k pa, • 20 days holiday + bank holidays, • Company pension scheme, • Free on-site parking, • Regular CPD and staff training, • Family-focused culture with genuine work–life balance, • Friendly, professional team and modern facilities