Job Title: Welder Instructor
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Compensation: £40,.38 - £41,.59 Depending on Experience + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
Inspire the next generation of military engineers through hands-on technical training
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Welder Instructor at MOD Lyneham, near Chippenham, Wiltshire.
The role
As a Welder Instructor, you’ll deliver practical and theoretical training in welding, fabrication, and machining to military trainees. This is a unique opportunity to use your technical expertise to shape future defence capability, support national security, and grow your own career in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.
You’ll be part of our Land Training business unit, supporting the Electro Mechanical Training Contract (EMTC.) Your work will directly contribute to Babcock’s reputation for excellence in defence education and the long-term capability of the armed forces.
Day-to-day you’ll be:
1. Delivering practical and theoretical instruction in workshop disciplines using modern teaching methods
2. Preparing lesson plans, assessments, and training materials aligned with course specifications
3. Monitoring trainee progress and providing feedback and remedial support
4. Maintaining workshop safety, equipment accountability, and compliance with MOD and Babcock standards
5. Contributing to course development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives
The role is based onsite at MOD Lyneham, and the set working times are Monday to Friday, totalling 37 hours per week.
Essential experience of the Welder Instructor:
6. Supervisory experience in a technical or engineering setting
7. Proven experience in a relevant working environment
8. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
Qualifications for the Welder Instructor:
9. A welding-related apprenticeship and/or qualification to a recognised Level 3
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at .
What we offer
10. Generous holiday allowance
11. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
12. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
13. Employee share scheme
14. Employee shopping savings portal
15. Payment of Professional Fees
16. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
17. Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
18. ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
19. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.