Welding Assessor

Welding Assessor Department: Training Academy Salary: Up to £40,000 basic (Neg DOE) Hours of work: Mon- Thurs 8am-5pm Fri 8am-2pm Location: Blackburn (travel to other sites is required) WEC Group has been established for over 45 years, and we are one of the North West’s leading & multi award winning engineering, fabrication and machining companies. Our Training Academy is expanding—and we’re looking for dedicated professionals to help deliver our high-quality Level 2 & Level 3 Welder Apprenticeships. Become part of an Employer Provider committed to closing the UK’s engineering skills gap and developing the next generation of world class engineers. Responsibilities * Apprentice Coaching & Monitoring * Conduct 10-weekly progress reviews with all apprentices to track performance, wellbeing, and achievement. * Provide ongoing support, coaching, and feedback to ensure apprentices meet milestone expectations. * Monitor apprentice progress via the Learner Management System, ensuring documentation, evidence and progress tracking are up to date. * Support learners with any barriers to learning and work closely with managers to maintain high retention and achievement. Training Delivery & Assessment * Deliver high-quality welding technical knowledge sessions aligned with the Level 3 Plate Welder apprenticeship standard. * Conduct skills assessments and ensure apprentices produce high-quality welding work in line with industry and WEC Group standards. * Prepare apprentices for End Point Assessment (EPA) by delivering mock assessments, portfolio preparation, and EPA guidance. Quality, Compliance & Safeguarding * Maintain full compliance with apprenticeship funding rules and internal quality processes. * Contribute to standardisation activities and continuous improvement within the training department. * Act as a Safeguarding Officer, promoting learner welfare, identifying concerns, and adhering to safeguarding procedures. * Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, and assessments. * Multi-Site Responsibilities * Provide training and support across Blackburn, Rotherham, and Coventry divisions. * Travel between sites as required to conduct reviews, deliver training and maintain strong learner/employer relationships. * Build positive relationships with production managers, supervisors and teams to ensure apprentices receive high-quality workplace training. What We Are Looking For: * Strong background in welding, (e.g., Plate Welding, Fabrication & Welding). * Experience as a Trainer, Assessor or Mentor within a welding or engineering environment (training qualifications desirable but not essential). * Understanding of apprenticeship standards, competency-based assessment, and learning support. * Ability to organise and manage a large caseload of learners effectively. * Excellent communication, coaching and interpersonal skills. * Willingness to travel regularly to multiple WEC Group sites. * Knowledge of safeguarding, prevent duty and learner welfare (training can be provided). * Driving license is essential. Working Location/Environment Based at Blackburn – Travel to other sites is essential. Company Benefits 25 days holiday + bank holidays Genuine career progression within a rapidly expanding engineering group Training and qualification support Annual profit share scheme Healthcare cash-back plan (dental, optical, physio, mental health support) Company pension scheme Employee support loans Refer-a-Friend bonus (£250 at 3 months + £750 at 12 months) Death-in-service benefit Discounted access to a wide variety of attractions and entertainment venues