Plater

S & D Trade Recruitment Ltd; Worsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Plater for a temp to perm contract role in Worsley, UK. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £17.00, with opportunities for overtime at £25.50 per hour on Fridays and Saturdays, and £34.00 on Sundays. Candidates should have experience in fabrication, understanding engineering drawings, and ideally possess 4-5 years in a workshop environment. Join a collaborative culture and diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience reading and understanding engineering drawings.
• Skilled in using fabrication equipment.
• Ability to work accurately to specifications.
• Ideally 4-5 years' experience working in a fabrication workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plating operations following work instructions.
• Cut and prepare plates and sections accurately.
• Assemble fabrication work to pass to welders for final assembly.
• Inspect and check fabrication work to ensure it meets quality standards.

Skills

Reading and understanding engineering drawings

Fabrication equipment usage

Attention to detail

Decision-making skills

Education

Recognised training programme (e.g., apprenticeship)

Job description

S&D Trade Recruitment is working with one of our long‑term clients to recruit for an experienced Plater for a temp to perm contract role. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Plater to work for one of the. There is lots of overtime available and the chance to earn significantly more in a very busy period of growth. Customers include global names and a chance to work on varied projects. No two days will be the same. This is a chance to join a company with a collaborative culture and environment. The role offers a competitive rate of up to £17.00 per hour. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 7:00am to 5:00pm, with overtime available on Friday and Saturday until 12:00pm paid at time and a half £25.50 per hour and Sunday paid at double time £34.00 per hour. The position is based in Worsley, Manchester and is full time.

Plater Duties:

• Carry out plating operations following work instructions.
• Read and understand engineering and fabrication drawings to ensure steel is cut and assembled to specification.
• Cut and prepare plates and sections accurately.
• Assemble fabrication work to pass to welders for final assembly.
• Inspect and check fabrication work to ensure it meets quality standards.

What We Are Looking For in a Plater:

• Time served through a recognised training programme such as an apprenticeship.
• Proven experience reading and understanding engineering drawings.
• Skilled in using fabrication equipment.
• Ability to work accurately to specifications.
• Good decision‑making skills and attention to detail.
• Full driving licence.
• Ideally 4‑5 years' experience working in a fabrication workshop environment.