Plater

Kinetic plc; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours per week

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Kinetic plc in the West Manchester area is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Plater to read drawings and mark out, cut, drill, fit and assemble structural steel components. The role requires accuracy and strong teamwork in a busy fabrication environment.

The position offers 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 2:00pm, with overtime opportunities. You will operate from engineering drawings to meet dimensional and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Marking out structural components to engineering drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and specs.
• Experience with cutting, drilling, fitting and assembling structural steel sections.
• Strong marking-out and fitting skills; accuracy and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Marking out and preparing structural steel components.
• Reading and working from engineering/fabrication drawings.
• Cutting, drilling, fitting and assembling steel sections and plate.
• Using workshop equipment and hand tools.
• Working closely with welders and other fabrication personnel.
• Checking dimensions and finished work for accuracy and quality.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.

Skills

Marking out

Reading drawings

Cutting

Drilling

Fitting

Assembling

Teamwork

Quality inspection

Tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

Salary: £19.32 per hour + OT / Permanent / 40 hours per week / Monday-Friday: 6:00am-2:00pm

We are recruiting for an experienced Structural Steel Plater to join an established engineering and fabrication business in the West Manchester area. Commutable from Warrington, Eccles, Irlam, Bolton, Altrincham, Salford and other areas of Greater Manchester.

The role will involve working from engineering drawings to accurately mark out, cut, drill, fit and assemble structural steelwork, ensuring components meet the required dimensional and quality standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Marking out and preparing structural steel components
• Reading and working from engineering/fabrication drawings
• Cutting, drilling, fitting and assembling steel sections and plate
• Using workshop equipment and hand tools
• Working closely with welders and other fabrication personnel
• Checking dimensions and finished work for accuracy and quality
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Structural Steel Plater / Plater Fabricator
• Good ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience with structural steel and heavy fabrication
• Strong marking-out and fitting skills
• Ability to work accurately both independently and as part of a team

Package & Benefits:

• £19.32 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:00pm