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
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