Hands-On Leadership | Engineering Training | Multi-Site (Hull / Grimsby)
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. This role builds on your trade, it doesnt replace it.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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