Fabrication Plater – Heavy Engineering & Precision Fitting

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad Babcock are currently looking to recruit a Plater to support mechanical activities across operations and asset management projects. This role requires experience in hands‑on fabrication and mechanical fitting support, providing a varied opportunity within a dynamic engineering environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for bench fitting, lay up of jigs and fixtures, marking off, grinding, and inspection activities., while delivering work safely, efficiently, and to the

Qualifications

• Experience in bench fitting, marking off, grinding, and fabrication activities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering codes and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely use hand and power tools for bench fitting, marking off, and assembly tasks.
• Ability to mark off regular and irregular shapes.
• Ability to tack weld and use cutting equipment.
• Work as part of a multi skilled team to fabricate rigs, fixtures and test specimens.
• Operate workshop equipment including band saws, pedestal drills, and guillotines.
• Use inspection equipment and tools to ensure all work meets required quality standards.
• Deliver work in line with project schedules, deadlines, and quality expectations.
• Carry out lifting operations safely, including the use of overhead cranes where required.
• Provide practical and technical support to operations and asset management teams.
• Support mechanical fitting activities on site as required.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, equipment care, and workplace organisation.
• Follow all health and safety legislation, company procedures, and operational standards.
• Stop and report any work that does not meet required company standards within the work area.

Skills

Bench fitting

Marking off

Grinding

Fabrication

Inspection

Lifting operations

Overhead crane

Hand tools

Power tools

Tools

Band saws

Pedestal drills

Guillotines

Job description

Altrad Babcock are currently looking to recruit a Plater to support mechanical activities across operations and asset management projects. This role requires experience in hands‑on fabrication and mechanical fitting support, providing a varied opportunity within a dynamic engineering environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for bench fitting, lay up of jigs and fixtures, marking off, grinding, and inspection activities., while delivering work safely, efficiently, and to the