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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