Plater

Wright Engineering; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking experienced Platers and Steel Erectors to join their dynamic team. The role involves working on diverse projects throughout the UK, with excellent opportunities for growth. This position offers a competitive salary starting at £18.47/hour, along with a range of benefits including overtime pay, pension plan, and 25 days holiday allowance. Commitment to safety and experience in heavy engineering is essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime pay

Pension plan

25 days holiday allowance

Loyalty bonus scheme

Responsibilities

• Work on sites across the UK on new-build, maintenance, and overhaul work.
• Install and maintain a wide range of equipment.
• Work to the highest of safety standards.

Skills

Experience of working on medium to heavy engineering

Reading engineering GAs and detailed drawings

Installing and maintaining conveyors and ash handling equipment

On site fabrication and modifications

Working to the highest of safety standards

Education

NVQ training in the relevant trade

Job description

Established for over 30 years, Wright engineering are looking to recruit enthusiastic and experienced Platers / Steel Erectors / Fitters / Pipe Fitters to join our team servicing sites across the UK. This is the perfect opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic person to thrive, working within a successful and vibrant team.

Overview

• Working on sites across the UK on new-build, maintenance, and overhaul work.
• Wide variety of work ranging for power stations, waste recovery, building product manufacture and quarrying.
• Promotion opportunities available.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at £18.47/hour + £15 per night working away allowance + £25 per day sustenance allowance
• Standard overtime rate of £27.70/hour and £39.48/hour on Sundays
• Comprehensive pension plan and additional benefits.
• 25 days holiday allowance plus statutory holidays.
• Loyalty bonus scheme rewarding long-term commitment.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday.
• Overtime.
• Weekend availability.

Skills Required

• Experience of working on medium to heavy engineering.
• Reading engineering GAs and detailed drawings.
• Installing and maintaining a wide range of equipment such as conveyors, ash handling equipment.
• On site fabrication and modifications.
• Installation of new equipment and repairs to old.
• Working to the highest of safety standards.
• Plant operations such as MEWP, Loadall, Slinger banksman and PASMA would be benefit but training can be given.
• NVQ training in the relevant trade