Welding Training Manager

Job Title: Welding Training Manager
Location: Derby
Salary: £negotiable (depending on experience)

Additional Benefits:
33 days holiday (inc bank holidays)
Sick pay
Pension scheme
37 hours per week
Company events
On-site parking
Private medical insurance

Company Background
My client, is a supplier of a comprehensive range of repair, overhaul, consultancy, testing and training services to the rail rolling stock industry. As specialists in the sector, and with a track record of expertise which extends back to 1994, we have become a trusted supplier to many of the rail industry's largest and well-known names.
To achieve our high level of customer service it is imperative that we employ personnel who align with the companies' working ethos and ethics.

Role Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Welding Training Manager to join our technical team. You will have the opportunity to develop people, pass on your knowledge and invest in the future of this great profession.

Main responsibilities will include:
Assisting in the development and implementation of training programs, as well as helping to develop the facilities and framework for the training centre.
* Assessing necessary skills of new and current welding members of staff
* Identifying and assessing training needs for the welding team
* Implementing various training methods to enhance employees' skills and performance
* Creating and delivering training sessions and lectures to trainees both practical and theory-based
* Monitoring training program effectiveness
* Managing budgets

Preferred Skills / Experience
* Full driving license
* 10 years' experience as a welder fabricator, with experience as a trainer running a training school/centre
* Proficient in the use of hand tools and sheet metal fabrication
* Competent in welding processes MIG, MAG, TIG and MMA to ISO 9606-1 and ISO 9606-2
* Rail experience and knowledge of BE EN 15085 would be an advantage
* Ability to train and encourage trainees to develop skills they already possess
* Organised, with a high level of attention to detail ensuring all paperwork is completed in accordance with standards and company practises
* Competent in using Word and Excel
* Ability to problem-solve

For more information regarding this role please send your up to date CV to or call Ronnie Burton at Shorterm Group on