Engineering Skills & Development Co-Ordinator: Welding and Fabrication (Bodmin)

We are looking for an enthusiastic engineer to join our rapidly growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in our new STEM & Health Center in Bodmin, which opened in September 2023. This role will focus on the delivery of apprenticeships, including taking a lead on assessing in the workplace, liaising with employers and assisting learners in their development. In addition you may be involved with delivering programmes for apprentices and/or and vocational learners along with the responsibility for further developing our qualifications and commercial business in this sector.

The ideal candidate will have a welding/fabrication background, including MIG, TIG and MMA, and should hold professional qualifications in fabrication and welding, to a minimum of level 3.

Preferably, the successful candidate would have relevant and recent industrial experience, hold A1 assessor status (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards this. You will be familiar with awarding bodies such as EAL and C&G, have good understanding of modern manufacturing/ maintenance technology and processes and an ability to motivate, support and encourage learners at all levels. A full clean driving license and your own transport is essential, as a significant part of the role will be to visit employers and apprentices in the workplace.

We offer a generous package with benefits including up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and College closure days, LGPS pension scheme, relocation package, free on-site parking and a variety of on-site benefits and discounts.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 8 April 2024

Curriculum Vitae are not accepted, Application Forms only.  

Successful candidates will be notified within 4 weeks of the closing date. 

Truro and Penwith College is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo a Criminal Record (DBS) check and past employment checks.