Plater

Wilton Engineering; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil and Gas industry is expanding its fabrication team in Middlesbrough. They are seeking Platers for long-term projects, requiring UK Nationals with security clearance. The role involves operating machinery, assembling steelwork, and adhering to strict safety procedures. Competitive pay rates and benefits are offered.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus statutory

Flexibility to ‘sell back’ holidays

Life Insurance £40k

Company Sick Pay Based On Service

Qualifications

• UK National with required security clearance.
• Entry-level position with training provided for machinery operation.
• Adherence to Quality/Health & Safety Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Measuring and marking out plates and sections for cutting.
• Operating machinery such as plate cutting machines and Bandsaws.
• Assembling steelwork in line with engineering drawings.

Skills

Measuring and marking out

Operating plate cutting machine

Tack welding

Guiding overhead cranes

Maintaining material traceability

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

We are looking to expand our fabrication team at our Port Clarence facility. Over the coming months we are keen to speak to people interested in working with us on multiple long term prestigious UK Fabrication projects. Due to the nature of the work security clearance will be required and all applicants must be UK Nationals.

Main Responsibilities

• Measuring and marking out plates and sections for cutting.
• Operating plate cutting machine where required and trained to do so.
• Operating projector where required and trained to do so.
• Operating Bandsaw where required and trained to do so.
• Assembling steelwork in line with engineering drawings.
• Maintaining material traceability during assembly.
• Aligning and checking tolerances.
• Tack welding fabricated parts together.
• Guiding overhead cranes and hoists where trained for moving and assembling plates.
• Working in confined space scopes where required.
• Responsible for cable management, general good housekeeping in working area.
• Working in line with strict adherence to Quality/Health & Safety Procedures and processes, and adherence to legislation.

2025 Pay Rate and Working Hours:

37.5 hours per week

• £21.80 per hour Dayshift
• £32.70 per hour Overtime 1 (Monday- Sat 1st 4 hours) – Project-dependent
• £43.60 per hour Overtime 2 (Sat post 1st 4 hrs & Sunday) – Project-dependent
• 23 days holiday plus statutory (rising to 25 plus statutory with service)
• Flexibility to ‘sell back’ holidays at year end or carry over
• Life Insurance £40k
• Company Sick Pay Based On Service

Dayshift

Monday – Friday from 0700hrs – 1500hrs

Overtime based on project requirements.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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