Trainee Welder – Aluminium Trailers, Day Shift, Training

Westray Recruitment Consultants; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking a Trainee Welder for a busy Middlesbrough workshop, focusing on aluminium trailer fabrication. You will receive full training and progression through MIG welding and fabrication tasks.

The role offers a daily daytime shift, a permanent pathway from temporary to permanent, and opportunities for overtime with enhanced pay. Applicants should have practical welding experience and be prepared to work in a modern manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with aluminium welding is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong practical skills with workshop tools and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG welding and fabrication to a high standard.
• Weld aluminium components and structures.
• Read engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding specs.
• Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Use various hand tools, machinery and workshop equipment.
• Prepare metal and perform flame cutting when required.
• Complete repairs and retrofits; maintain quality standards.
• Keep a clean, safe, organized workshop environment.
• Follow health and safety procedures; work with a team.

Skills

Aluminium welding

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Tools

Welding equipment (MIG)

Hand tools

Job description

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking a Trainee Welder for a busy Middlesbrough workshop, focusing on aluminium trailer fabrication. You will receive full training and progression through MIG welding and fabrication tasks.

The role offers a daily daytime shift, a permanent pathway from temporary to permanent, and opportunities for overtime with enhanced pay. Applicants should have practical welding experience and be prepared to work in a modern manufacturing environment.