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.
They’re 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 who’s 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 You’ll Actually Be Doing)
You’ll 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
You’ll also act as the lead TWI Welding Inspector for commercial training activity.
What They’re Looking For
* 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
Location & Travel
* Multi-site role: Hull & Grimsby Workshops
* 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 (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 “I’m not a teacher”?
If you’ve led people, passed on knowledge, or coached apprentices — you already have the foundation. This role builds on your trade, it doesn’t replace it.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.