Department Team Leader Fabrication & Welding

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 deskMaking sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.? Genuine leadership responsibility? Shape curriculum to match real industry? 42 days holiday? Private healthcare + bonus? Funded qualifications? Secure, long-term career pathThis is ideal for someone whos been:Leading people on the shop floorMentoring apprentices or junior weldersThinking I want more responsibility but not sales or management fluffThe Role (What Youll Actually Be Doing)Youll lead the Fabrication & Welding department, managing instructors while remaining involved in delivery across:FabricationWeldingPipefitting / Pipe WeldingCommercial & apprenticeship programmesKey focus areas:Planning and coordinating training across multiple sitesEnsuring high-quality, consistent deliverySupporting instructors with lesson planning and standardsCarrying out observations and quality checksKeeping workshops safe, compliant and industry-readyWorking with employers to keep training relevantMaking sure learners leave work-ready, not just qualifiedYoull also act as the lead TWI Welding Inspector for commercial training activity.What Theyre Looking ForEssentialStrong background in fabrication & weldingExperience in welding, pipefitting, plating or sheet metal (expertise in one is fine)Level 3 qualification or time-served apprenticeshipTeaching qualification ideal (PGCE / DTLLS / Cert Ed)Confident leading peopleComfortable with planning, organisation and ITNice to Have (Fully Funded if You Dont Have Them)Assessor / Verifier qualificationsTWI Welding Inspector certificationIf you need additional qualifications, our client pays for them.Location & TravelMulti-site role: Hull, Grimsby & ScunthorpeFull UK driving licence requiredMileage and bridge tolls fully coveredSafeguarding & ValuesThis 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 healthcareLife insuranceAnnual performance-related bonusBranded workwearFunded CPD & qualificationsWellness programme & health checksCycle-to-work schemeLength-of-service awardsSupport for ReservistsThinking Im not a teacher?If youve led people, passed on knowledge, or coached apprentices you already have the foundation. xjdpvnf This role builds on your trade, it doesnt replace it.Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Created: 2026-03-17