2 x Platers - Birmingham

Integrate Engineering Resources; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,929 - 32,414; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive site teams

Job summary

A prominent engineering resource firm is seeking experienced Platers for a project in Birmingham. You will work on a large-scale bridge structure, handling heavy structural steel. Responsibilities include reading technical drawings, operating welding tools, and ensuring safety standards. This is a long-term opportunity with competitive pay and career progression potential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Plater in a heavy structural steel environment.
• Previous work on bridge, viaduct, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication plans.
• Proficiency in plating, tack welding, and burning.
• Valid CSCS card (or equivalent).
• IPAF / MEWP / PASMA / Confined Space certifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Heavy structural steel plating, fabrication, and assembly.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards.

Skills

Heavy structural steel plating

Reading technical drawings

Operating welding tools

Quality assurance standards

Education

NVQ Level 3 / Apprenticeship in Plating/Fabrication

Tools

Welding tools

Cutting tools

Job description

Discipline: 2 x Platers - Heavy Structural

Location: Birmingham

PAYE Direct Rate:

1st 40 Hours M-F - £21.00 per hour + £2.53 holiday pay = £23.53 per hour

Lodge Allowance - £60.00 per day worked

Duration: up to 18 Months
Hours: 58 hours per week Mon - Sat

About the Role:

Integrate Resources Group is currently seeking experienced Platers for an exciting project on large-scale bridge structure. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects, contributing to the construction of critical transport links.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Heavy structural steel plating, fabrication, and assembly
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and engineering specifications
• Working with high-tolerance steel components
• Operating cutting, grinding, and welding tools where required
• Ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Plater in a heavy structural steel environment
• Previous work on bridge, viaduct, or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication plans
• Proficiency in plating, tack welding, and burning
• Valid CSCS card (or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 3 / Apprenticeship in Plating/Fabrication (preferred)
• IPAF / MEWP / PASMA / Confined Space (advantageous)

Why Join Us?

Long-term work on major UK infrastructure projects

Competitive pay rates and overtime available

Supportive and experienced site teams

Opportunities for career progression