Fabricator, Welder & Vehicle Body Repairer in Stockton-on-Tees

Build. Repair. Reinforce. Join Our Engineering Team in Stockton. At Ainscough Crane Hire, we don’t just maintain cranes—we keep the UK lifting. Our Refurb Centre in Stockton is on the lookout for a skilled Fabricator, Welder & Vehicle Body Repairer to join our high-performing engineering team. If you take pride in precision work, enjoy getting stuck into hands-on challenges, and want to be part of a team that keeps critical equipment operating at its best, this could be your next move.

This role is primarily based in Stockton, with occasional travel to other sites when specialist fabrication work is needed.

Why Ainscough Crane Hire?

We’re proud to be the UK’s leading lifting solutions provider, operating across 30+ locations nationwide. Everything we do is driven by one simple principle: Always Make the Safe Choice. It’s not just a slogan—it’s how we work, every day, on every project. Join a business where your skills are valued, your safety comes first, and your development is taken seriously.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
• Tool Loan Scheme to support your craft
• Fully fitted company van
• High-quality PPE (to Ainscough’s safety standards)
• Ongoing training & development (including MAST, Safety Passport & Liebherr manufacturer training)
• Annual medicals
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced holiday entitlement with service
• 1 paid volunteering day
• Life assurance & strong pension scheme
• Ainscough Advantage benefits platform

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in keeping our fleet in top condition, working closely with our Maintenance Supervisor and workshop team. No two days are the same—expect a mix of planned work, problem-solving, and specialist projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out refurbishment and repair work across our crane fleet and ancillary equipment
• Supporting special projects, including structural fabrication work beyond standard vehicle repairs
• Working collaboratively with the Workshop Supervisor and Manager
• Ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards—every time
• Helping ensure all vehicles leaving the depot are safe, compliant, and road-ready

What We’re Looking For

We’re after someone who knows their craft and takes pride in their work. You’ll need:

• A recognised apprenticeship (minimum 3 years) in fabrication, welding, or vehicle body repair
• Strong experience with MIG, TIG, and argon arc welding
• The ability to read and work from engineering drawings, working accurately within tolerances
• Hands-on experience with bending machines, drills, saws, and other workshop equipment
• Confidence using cutting methods such as oxy/acetylene and plasma

The Ainscough Way

We’re big on attitude as well as ability. You’ll thrive here if you:

• Put safety first, always
• Work well as part of a team
• Are reliable and take ownership of your work
• Stay open to new ideas and ways of working
• Bring a positive, can-do approach every day

Ready to Get Stuck In?

If you’re looking for a role where your skills make a real impact—and where no two days are the same—this is your opportunity. Apply now and be part of a team that keeps the UK lifting. Make the Safe Choice. Join Ainscough Crane Hire.