Solent University
Technician Instructor (Welding and Fabrication)
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Technician Instructor in Welding and Fabrication
Southampton Solent University’s Warsash Maritime School is seeking to appoint a Technician Instructor in Welding and Fabrication to contribute to the delivery of our specialist Marine Engineering seafarer programmes, with a particular focus on delivering MCA workshop skills courses delivered by the school. The successful candidate will participate in the commercial and research activities of the school, in addition to contributing to the delivery and enhancement of the student experience within the school of Technology and Maritime Industries.
Southampton Solent University’s Warsash Maritime School has a global reputation for delivering real-world, practice-led education to deliver the future leaders of the maritime industry. Working in the newly opened Solent Maritime and Research Technology (SMART) Centre, the successful candidate will work with students and staff to support and deliver practical engineering education. The successful candidate will teach across a wide range of topics relating to welding and fabrication applied to both large and small vessel construction.
Role Overview
As a Welding Instructor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality practical teaching and supervision across welding and fabrication programmes. Working within a safety-critical environment, you will ensure that all workshop activity is conducted in full compliance with HSE legislation and university policy.
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Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality practical teaching and supervision across welding and fabrication programmes.
- Ensure all workshop activity is conducted in full compliance with HSE legislation and university policy.
- Work with students and staff to support and deliver practical engineering education.
- Teach a wide range of topics relating to welding and fabrication applied to both large and small vessel construction.
About Southampton Solent University
With a strong track record of innovation and creativity, Southampton Solent University (SSU) has grown to become one of the country’s leading practice-based universities. SSU today is a flourishing community of academics, students, and professional services staff with a reputation for the quality of our teaching, for our engagement with industry, and for the employability of our graduates.
- Strong local roots within Southampton and its region, working closely with the city, the community, employers, and voluntary organisations.
- Open, friendly, and inclusive, with a strong international dimension.
- Professional development opportunities available, from completing a post-graduate certificate in education to completing a further master’s degree or even working towards a PhD.
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About the South Coast Institute of Technology (IoT)
As part of the IoT, our programmes are designed in partnership with leading colleges, universities, and industry employers to create clear career pathways in technology. IoT courses like this one are precisely aligned with the needs of maritime, engineering, and digital industries, where demand is high for talented new engineers, technologists, technicians, and creatives.
Benefits
Solent University offers an excellent benefits package. More Information.
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- We Are Solent. We Are Solent.
If you are passionate about welding education, committed to maintaining rigorous health and safety standards, and motivated to contribute to a supportive and industry-aligned learning environment, we would welcome your application.
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