Trainee Fabricator

Trainee Repairer / Fabrication Welder

Location: Felixstowe

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:30

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Opportunity (Temp-to-Perm)

Salary: £12.71 per hour plus Monthly Bonus Scheme

A Rare Opportunity to Build a Specialist Welding Career

If you're a fabrication welder looking to take the next step in your career, opportunities like this don't come around often.

We are recruiting for a Trainee Repairer / Fabrication Welder to join a highly respected container repair operation in Felixstowe. This is a unique opportunity to enter a specialist sector where demand for skilled professionals continues to grow, with full training provided on ISO container repairs and genuine long-term career prospects.

Whether you're newly qualified or have some fabrication experience and are looking to broaden your skills, this role offers the opportunity to learn a niche trade from experienced industry professionals while earning and developing at the same time.

What You'll Be Doinging alongside an experienced and supportive team, you'll receive training and practical experience in:

Work

• Fabrication welding and straightening of ISO containers

• Removing damaged sections and installing replacement components

• General engineering repairs, including patches, insulation, door hardware, seals, drains and ventilators

• Replacing and sectioning plywood flooring

• Preparing and painting completed repairs to a high standard

• Supporting general container repair and maintenance activities

• Assisting with additional workshop duties as required

What We're Looking For:

Essential

• Fabrication welding experience

• Strong attention to detail

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Reliable and hardworking approach

Desirable

• Previous engineering or fabrication workshop experience

No ISO container repair experience is required, as full training will be provided for the successful candidate.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Rare entry into a specialist and highly sought-after industry

• Full training and ongoing development from experienced professionals

• Opportunity to gain valuable, niche skills that are in demand across the sector

• Monthly bonus scheme in addition to your hourly rate

• Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend shifts

• Stable, long-term opportunity with permanent prospects

• Join an established and respected business within the container repair industry

Ready to Build Your Future?

If you're looking for more than just another welding role and want the opportunity to develop specialist skills within a niche industry that offers excellent long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in container repair and fabrication.

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