Plater - Day Shift, Temp-to-Perm, £17.50/hr

The Best Connection Group Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Pension contributions

Online payslips

Perks at Work temporary worker

Job summary

The Best Connection Group Limited is recruiting experienced Platers for a leading metal fabrication specialist in Gateshead. Read drawings, mark out, cut and shape heavy steel components, and assemble fabrications to tight tolerances ready for welding.

This temp-to-perm role offers 37 hours per week at £17.50 per hour, with Saturday overtime at £26.25 for the first four hours and £35.00 thereafter; includes pension contributions and online payslips.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Plater in a metal fabrication environment.
• Time-served with strong practical fabrication skills.
• Heavy engineering experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication techniques and materials.
• Relevant trade qualifications or fabrication certifications are preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Mark out, cut and shape heavy steel components.
• Assemble structural fabrications to tight tolerances, ready for welding.
• Carry out tack welding where required.
• Work alongside welders, engineers and colleagues to maintain efficient production.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and follow all health and safety procedures.

Skills

Plater

Read drawings

Fabrication

Heavy steel

Teamwork

Job description

The Best Connection Group Limited is recruiting experienced Platers for a leading metal fabrication specialist in Gateshead. Read drawings, mark out, cut and shape heavy steel components, and assemble fabrications to tight tolerances ready for welding.

This temp-to-perm role offers 37 hours per week at £17.50 per hour, with Saturday overtime at £26.25 for the first four hours and £35.00 thereafter; includes pension contributions and online payslips.