Aluminium Welder Trainee – Day Shift, Training Included

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training Provided

Overtime available

Temp-to-Perm

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Group is recruiting for Trainee Welder roles in Middlesbrough, working in a modern workshop on bespoke aluminium trailer fabrication projects. The role is a full-time, temp-to-perm position with day shifts Monday to Friday and a starting pay of £15.50 per hour, rising to £17.00 after a 3-month probation period.

Training is provided and overtime is available. You will gain practical welding experience, read engineering drawings, and develop fabrication skills in a specialist

Qualifications

• Experience working with aluminium is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong practical skills with workshop tools and machinery.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours, with a willingness to work overtime when required.
• A strong understanding of workshop health and safety requirements.
• The physical ability to carry out manual duties, including lifting up to 25kg.
• Must have appropriate welding PPE including air fed mask.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out MIG welding and fabrication work to a high standard.
• Welding aluminium components and structures.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints and welding specifications.
• Operating manual and semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Using a variety of hand tools, machinery and workshop equipment.
• Carrying out flame cutting and metal preparation where required.
• Completing repairs, modifications and retrofits.
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and to the required quality standards.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Following all relevant health and safety procedures.
• Working effectively as part of a busy workshop team while also using your own initiative.

Skills

MIG Welding

Aluminium Welding

Engineering Drawings

Workshop Tools

Health & Safety

Team Working

Tools

Welding Equipment

Flame Cutting

Fabrication Tools

Job description

Westray Recruitment Group is recruiting for Trainee Welder roles in Middlesbrough, working in a modern workshop on bespoke aluminium trailer fabrication projects. The role is a full-time, temp-to-perm position with day shifts Monday to Friday and a starting pay of £15.50 per hour, rising to £17.00 after a 3-month probation period.

Training is provided and overtime is available. You will gain practical welding experience, read engineering drawings, and develop fabrication skills in a specialist