AddressWEC Group has been established for over 45 years and we are one of the North West’s leading & multi award winningengineering, fabrication and machining companies. Due to the successful development of the WEC Group Training Academy, we now have an exciting news job opportunity based at our Rotherham site.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Welder/ Fabricator to pass on their skills to our Apprentices and help to ‘Develop the Next Generation of World Class Engineers’.
Responsibilities
- To deliver a Level 3 Plate Welder standard to the Apprentices.
- Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement strategic plans for the department, aligning with the overall goals and objectives of the company.
- Work closely with the Apprenticeship Coordinator and HR to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new apprentices, addressing any issues that may arise.
- Provide regular reports and updates to senior management regarding the department's performance, challenges, and accomplishments.
- Instruct and train apprentices in the use of Mag/TIG/MMA welding processes and techniques
- Instruct and train apprentices in fabrication techniques and the use of associated machinery, and tools
- Monitor, assess, and record the progress of each apprentice against defined criteria, mentoring them to overcome any challenges and providing feedback to HR with regards to any ongoing concerns
- On occasions you may be required to attend and represent the company at recruitment events and build strong relationships with surrounding feeder schools.
- You will assist with monitoring and maintaining workshop standards with respect.
- You will need to ensure your Learners are working safely and responsibly by monitoring and auditing against health and safety legislation and company policy as set out by the Health and Safety officer, this includes but is not limited to Hand arm vibration monitoring, effective use of LEV monitoring, and COSHH adherence monitoring.
- Other ad-hoc duties.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Ideally Apprentice trained with a Level 3 qualification in fabrication and welding.
- You will be required to pass an Enhanced DBS check , of which the company will pay.
- Ability to work effectively and use own initiative
- Ability to lead and manage and train others to achieve desired results
- Fully conversant with welding, fabrication and ability to read engineering drawings.
Working Location/Environment
Rotherham
Working Hours
Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:00pm & Friday 7:30am - 12:00pm (40hrs a week)
Company Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Healthcare scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Benefit Loan scheme
- Death in Service Award scheme
- Company Pension scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rotherham, S60 5AE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Welding & Fabrication: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
