Plater

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

Job summary

A leading trade recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Plater for a temp to perm contract in Worsley, offering a competitive pay of up to £17.00 per hour with overtime available. Responsibilities include carrying out plating operations, reading engineering drawings, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should have experience and a relevant apprenticeship. Join a vibrant work environment with varied projects and ample overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plating operations following work instructions.
• Read and understand engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Cut and prepare plates and sections accurately.
• Assemble fabrication work for welders.
• Inspect fabrication work to meet quality standards.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Using fabrication equipment

Attention to detail

Education

Recognised training programme/apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

This Plater position is advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment, acting as an employment business and agency on behalf of our client.