Welder/Fabricator

Weightlifter Bodies Limited; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightlifter Bodies Limited is seeking a skilled Welder/Fabricator to join their team, responsible for welding aluminium trailers and fabricating from engineering drawings. Candidates must be detail-oriented and possess a Level 2 welding qualification, with training provided for workshop equipment.

Benefits

Competitive pay with overtime

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Monthly attendance bonus

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Discounts at gyms and shops

Same-day GP access

Legal support services

Clean and well-equipped workshop

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience welding aluminium (MIG & TIG), 1.2mm-12mm.
• Experience operating FLTs or overhead cranes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welding aluminium using MIG and TIG processes.
• Fabricating components from engineering drawings.
• Operating workshop equipment and machinery.

Skills

Welding aluminium

Ability to read engineering drawings

Timekeeping

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 welding qualification or equivalent

Job description

Join our industry-leading OEM team, building high-quality aluminium tipping trailers, including bespoke one-off designs. We’re on the lookout for an experienced Welder/Fabricator to help shape the future of our innovative trailer range.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As part of our skilled fabrication team, you’ll be responsible for:

• Welding aluminium from 1.2mm to 12mm thickness using MIG and TIG processes
• Fabricating components and full trailer assemblies from engineering drawings
• Building standard and bespoke trailer builds by hand
• Operating workshop equipment and machinery such as ban saws, forklifts and overhead cranes (training provided)
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a capable, confident, and detail-focused fabricator with a strong background in aluminium work. You’ll need to be comfortable working independently, delivering consistent quality in a high-performing environment.

You will have:

• Proven experience welding aluminium (MIG & TIG), 1.2mm-12mm
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately
• Positive attitude, great timekeeping, and good communication skills
• Level 2 welding qualification or equivalent (minimum requirement)
• Experience operating FLTs or overhead cranes (preferred, not essential - training available)
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay with regular overtime at 1.5x
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing to 25 after 5 years)
• Monthly attendance bonus prize draw
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts at gyms, high street shops & more
• Same-day GP appointment access
• Legal support services
• Clean, well-equipped workshop and strong team culture
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount
  
  

Candidates will need to pass a weld test as part of the recruitment process