Plater

The-Best-Connection-Employment-Group; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm

Pension contributions

Online payslips

Perks at Work

Job summary

The Best Connection are recruiting Platers in Gateshead, England for a temp-to-perm role with a permanent contract for the right candidate. You will read fabrication drawings, mark out and shape heavy steel components, and assemble fabrications to tight tolerances ready for welding.

Working Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, with day-rate of £17.50 and overtime rates of £26.25 for the first 4 Saturday hours and £35 thereafter. Pension contributions and online payslips are included.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings.
• Strong practical experience in heavy fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings and technical specifications.
• Mark out, cut and shape heavy steel components using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Assemble structural fabrications to tight tolerances ready for final welding.
• Carry out tack welding as required.
• Work closely with welders, engineers and other team members to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Carry out self-inspections and ensure all work meets the required quality standards.

Skills

Read fabrication drawings

Fabrication techniques

Team collaboration

Education

Trade qualification or fabrication certification

Job description

Plater (JN -082026-24861) Gateshead, England

Salary: GBP17.5 - GBP35 per hour

The Best Connection are recruiting 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

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings and technical specifications.
• Mark out, cut and shape heavy steel components using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Assemble structural fabrications to tight tolerances ready for final welding.
• Carry out tack welding as required.
• Work closely with welders, engineers and other team members to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Carry out self-inspections and ensure all work meets the required quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Follow company policies, procedures and health & safety regulations at all times.

The Candidate

• Proven experience as a Plater within a fabrication environment.
• Time-served with strong practical experience.
• Previous experience in heavy engineering is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of fabrication techniques and materials.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Trade qualification or relevant fabrication certification is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
• Physically fit and capable of carrying out demanding fabrication work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

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.