Skills Trainer - Fab & Weld

Skills Trainer - Fab & Weld

South West Durham Training is a leading provider of vocational education and training, dedicated to delivering high-quality, industry-relevant learning experiences. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Skills Trainer to support across our curriculum to join our team.

Job Reference:

RS26/27/53

Closing Date:

16 August 2026

Pay:

Fixed point 27 – (£31, 072. 39 per annum – pay award pending)

Hours:

37 hours per week

Duration:

Permanent

As Skills Trainer, you will play a key role in supporting apprentices throughout their apprenticeship journey by delivering high-quality training, coaching, and guidance. Working closely with both apprentices and employers, the successful candidate will help learners develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to achieve occupational competence in line with apprenticeship standards.

You will work with a diverse group of learners, supporting their development of industry-standard skills in a hands-on learning environment. This role is ideal for a trades professional with a passion for sharing their knowledge.

Applicants should have a minimum level 3 qualification in a relevant subject, Level 3 Assessors qualification, and level 2 in maths and English.

Applicants must also have experience of delivering training and assessing on a range of Fab and Weld courses; Fab/Weld and Metalsmith functions and roles; coaching, mentoring, or training apprentices/employees; using IT systems and Microsoft Office software; producing assessment and teaching materials, and carrying out learner progress reviews and providing feedback.

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Completed applications should be emailed back to: katie.davies@bacoll.ac.uk or posted to

HR Department
Bishop Auckland College
Bishop Auckland Campus
Woodhouse Lane
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6JZ

For more information or if you have a disability and need help completing the application please email: katie.davies@bacoll.ac.uk or contact our 24 hour answering service on 01388 443108.

Bishop Auckland College is committed to the safeguarding and the welfare of all learners and any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS disclosure. All teaching staff will be required to register with the Institute for Learning.