Fabrication / Plater Team Lead

Mercury Hampton Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading component manufacturer in Stockport is seeking a Plater Team Leader to oversee plating and fabrication operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mild and stainless steel and previous experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include ensuring quality and timely delivery of fabricated components, as well as leading a team of platers and fabricators. The position offers competitive salary and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Up to £45,000 salary DoE

Half day Fridays

Growth opportunities

Funded leadership training and qualifications

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a plater/fabrication role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in working with mild steel and stainless steel.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform plating and fabrication operations on heavy duty sheet metal.
• Support customer delivery targets by maintaining timely completion of components.
• Read and interpret technical drawings to understand fabrication requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Technical drawing interpretation

Operating metalworking machinery

Job description

Fabrication / Plater Team Leader

Up to £45,000 salary DoE

Half day Fridays

Growth opportunities

Funded leadership training and qualifications

Job Purpose

Join a market leading component manufacturer as a Plater Team Leader, supplying critical components into Water, Wastewater, Oil & Gas, and Fire Protection. Carry out plating and fabrication operations with precision and efficiency, ensuring high-quality output and timely delivery of fabricated fittings. This will suit a driven team leader who has implemented processes and led teams in a manufacturing / engineering department.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform plating and fabrication operations on heavy duty sheet metal, mild / stainless steel, aluminium, brass to a high standard, ensuring consistency and quality across all components
• Support customer delivery targets by maintaining timely completion of components
• Maintain excellent product quality throughout the fabrication process
• Read and interpret technical drawings to understand fabrication requirements

Assist with fabrication tasks including

• MIG weld tacking, seam welding, and grinding (as needed)
• Rolling of flat bar and T bar
• Operating guillotine and auto-feed saw
• Using punch press and radial arm drill
• Work collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues
• Ensure full compliance with company policies and procedures

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a plater / fabrication role within a manufacturing environment
• Team leadership and coordinating a team of platers and fabricators to drive productivity and KPIs
• Strong background in working with mild steel and stainless steel
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings
• Competence in operating metalworking machinery
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance