Plater

S & D Trade Recruitment Ltd; Worsley; On-site; GBP 23,763 - 24,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available at enhanced rates

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

S & D Trade Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Plater to join their client in Worsley, an established Engineering company. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on various projects across multiple industries in a collaborative team environment.

The position includes working hours of Monday to Thursday from 7:00am to 5:00pm, with 38 hours a week and potential overtime on Fridays and Saturdays. Good pay rates and essential job responsibilities include quality checking work and following engineering specifications.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Plater in a fabrication workshop.
• Strong attention to detail and independent work capability.
• Reliable with good timekeeping and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fabrication and assembly work following specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Prepare and shape materials for welding and assembly.
• Inspect completed work to maintain high standards.
• Deliver fabrication work meeting project requirements.

Skills

Fabrication and assembly work

Reading engineering drawings

Material preparation

Quality inspection

Team communication

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Tools

Welding equipment

Fabrication tools

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Plater to join our client, an established Engineering company at their site in Worsley. They operate across multiple industries, making this a fantastic opportunity to work on a variety of projects for high profile clients in a collaborative team environment, with plenty of overtime available. Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:00am - 5:00pm (38 hours per week). Pay Rate: £17.25 - £17.50 per hour (depending on experience), Overtime Available: Friday and Saturday mornings paid at enhanced rates, Sunday paid at double time.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out fabrication and assembly work following technical specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to ensure accurate results.
• Prepare and shape materials ready for welding and assembly.
• Inspect and quality check all completed work to maintain high standards.
• Deliver fabrication work that meets project requirements and company expectations for a Plater.

About You

• Ideally you will be time-served through an apprenticeship or equivalent hands on experience as a Plater.
• Must have 4 years experience plus as a Plater.
• Experience working with heavy gauge materials in a fabrication workshop.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and capable of checking the quality of your own work.
• Reliable, with good timekeeping and attendance.
• Effective communicator with colleagues and supervisors.