Early Careers & Skills Development Coach (Welding)

We are looking for an experienced Welder to join our team, delivering practical welding training to apprentices and other learners. This is an opportunity to use your trade expertise to develop future welding professionals through hands-on training, assessments and coaching. You'll play a key role in maintaining high standards of safety, quality and learner engagement while contributing to the ongoing development of our training programmes.

• Deliver practical welding training and assessments to apprentices and learners
• Coach and support learners to develop technical skills and safe working practices
• Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback
• Conduct trade tests, competency assessments and skills evaluations
• Maintain a safe, organised and effective workshop environment
• Support the development of welding training materials and programmes
• Promote high standards of workmanship, quality and professionalism
• Provide learner welfare, safeguarding and pastoral support
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the training function

• Time-served Welder with welding inspection, coded welding, or welding quality assurance experience
• CSWIP (Certification Scheme for Welding Inspection Personnel) certification
• Teaching, training or assessor qualifications, such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training or L&D9 Assessor Award, would be advantageous but not essential

The Early Careers Team is dedicated to developing future talent through apprenticeship and skills development programmes. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will help deliver high-quality practical training and assessments that equip learners with the skills and knowledge needed for successful careers in welding. The team fosters a supportive and collaborative environment, with opportunities to contribute to programme development, continuous improvement initiatives and your own professional growth, including gaining a Level 3 Teaching Qualification.

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 14th October 2026