Plater

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary to permanent opportunity

Pension contributions

Online payslips and holiday accrual

Perks at Work

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting for Platers in Gateshead on behalf of a leading metal fabrication client. This temp-to-perm role offers a permanent contract for the right candidate and a stable weekday schedule.

As a Plater, you will mark out, cut, shape, and prepare structural steel plates, working with a skilled team to assemble heavy components and operate overhead cranes safely. Day shifts, 37 hours per week, with overtime.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Fabrication and Welding, or a verifiable time-served engineering apprenticeship.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and structural blueprints accurately.
• Smart appearance and excellent communication skills.
• Reliable, flexible, and quality-focused.
• Physical fitness for heavy industrial workshop environments, including lifting and standing.

Responsibilities

• Mark out, cut, shape, and prepare structural steel plates and sections according to engineering drawings.
• Work closely as part of a skilled fabrication team to ensure efficient assembly of heavy components.
• Guide and position heavy steel sections using standard workshop manual handling techniques and overhead cranes.
• High-precision fabrication work - efficiency, care, and accuracy are essential.
• Safety-focused role - you'll represent both the client and The Best Connection in a professional and safe manner.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Communication skills

Reliability

Physical fitness

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Fabrication & Welding or time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Platers on behalf of our client, a leading metal fabrication specialist based in

Gateshead.

This is a

temp-to-perm role with a permanent contract available for the right person.

If you're looking for consistent work as a

Plater with an excellent work-life balance and a stable weekday schedule, this is a great opportunity. We have

multiple positions available for skilled

Platers to join the team.

The Role

• Mark out, cut, shape, and prepare structural steel plates and sections according to engineering drawings.
• Work closely as part of a skilled fabrication team to ensure efficient assembly of heavy components.
• Guide and position heavy steel sections using standard workshop manual handling techniques and overhead cranes.
• High-precision fabrication work - efficiency, care, and accuracy are essential.
• Safety-focused role - you'll represent both the client and The Best Connection in a professional and safe manner.

The Candidate

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds qualification in Fabrication and Welding, or a verifiable time-served engineering apprenticeship.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and structural blueprints accurately.
• Smart appearance and excellent communication skills.
• Reliable, flexible, and quality-focused.
• Physical fitness for heavy industrial workshop environments, including lifting and standing.

Hours of Work and Pay

• Day shift -

Monday to Friday, working

37 hours per week.

£17.50 per hour standard rate.

x1.5 (£26.25 per hour) overtime rate applicable for the

first 4 hours worked on a Saturday.

x2 (£35.00 per hour) overtime rate applicable

after 4 hours worked on a Saturday.

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection

• Temp-to-perm opportunity with a permanent contract available for the right candidate.
• Continuous workflow with plenty of other assignments available after this initial project ends.
• Pension contributions.
• Online payslips and holiday accrual.
• Access to 'Perks at Work' temporary worker benefit scheme.

Suitable candidates will be invited to register online.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.