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Welding Trainer

Salary Range
£36,250 - £36,250
£3,021 - £3,021 / mo

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Lyneham, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

MB389: Welding Trainer
Location: Lyneham
Salary: £36,250
Working Hours: 8-5pm Mon to Fri (2pm Wednesday finish).
Additional Company Benefits: Overtime = 4 - 6 weekends per year on rota, (Saturday time and third, Sunday 1.5) Closed all Bank Holidays, Gym with free membership, Onsite café and coffee shop, Free parking, Picturesque location, easy access to motorway, train stations, designer outlets, good schools. PPE, uniform, tools, laptop. 25 days holiday increased to 26 after 5 years + BH's. 4.5% matched pension contributions, life assurance, shares with the company.

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic International Defence business who are looking to recruit multiple Welding Trainers on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Lyneham depot.

The Welder Trainer position isn't an ordinary Trainer position. This position will provide an opportunity to deliver welder training to the trades men and women of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME).

This opportunity would also support you gaining a teaching qualification!

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Deliver welder training utilising MMA, MIG/MAG, FCAW, TIG and OA to military trainees aged 17 years and over
  • Conduct visual and destructive testing of welds
  • Conduct course and trainee administration
  • Support trainees with any specific learning difficulties (SPLD’s)
  • Conduct assessment, invigilation and marking of practical, theoretical examinations and weekly progression tests
  • Deliver remedial training and revision (during working hours) as required
  • Prepare lesson plans, training aids and trainee supporting materials
  • Regularly review course material and content to ensure it is current and evolves to support new equipment and technological advances
  • Ensure trainees develop through mentoring and coaching
  • Supervise trainees and visitors to ensure full compliance with H&S requirements
  • Ensure risks are adequately identified, assessed and minimised
  • Maintain training equipment and training aids
  • Assist the Equipment Support Department (ESD) for welding related repairs and manufacturing tasks
  • Maintain a Continuous Personal Development (CPD) record in respect of new technologies, equipment, processes and teaching methods
  • Participate with department visits
  • Carry out any other tasks as directed by your Line Manager

Skills and Qualifications:

  • A welding related apprenticeship and/or qualification to a recognised Level 3
  • Class 1 Metalsmith or Shipwright of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers or Royal Engineers welder/fabricator or Royal Navy or Royal Air Force welder
  • Proven experience in a welding environment
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages
  • DBS cleared or willing to undergo clearance

Desirable skills and qualifications:

  • Experience of coded welding
  • Experience of metal fabrication
  • Qualified and/or experienced in welding inspection (for example CSWIP 3.0)
  • Coaching and mentoring experience
  • A Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET), (training is provided if not already held)
  • Knowledge of a military environment and equipment
  • Knowledge of the REME trade Structure and operational requirements

MB389: Welding Trainer
Location: Lyneham
Salary: £36,250
Working Hours: 8-5pm Mon to Fri (2pm Wednesday finish).
Additional Company Benefits: Overtime = 4 - 6 weekends per year on rota, (Saturday time and third, Sunday 1.5) Closed all Bank Holidays, Gym with free membership, Onsite café and coffee shop, Free parking, Picturesque location, easy access to motorway, train stations, designer outlets, good schools. PPE, uniform, tools, laptop. 25 days holiday increased to 26 after 5 years + BH's. 4.5% matched pension contributions, life assurance, shares with the company.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £36,250.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Gym membership

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MB389

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Welding Trainer roles across First Military Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £36,250 - £36,250 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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