Plater – Dayshift

Wilton Engineering Services Limited; Middlesbrough; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Platers to join their team in Middlesbrough. This role involves precise measuring, cutting, and assembling of steelwork while ensuring adherence to strict quality and safety standards. You will operate machinery, perform tack welding, and maintain material traceability throughout the assembly process. With a competitive pay rate and benefits including life insurance and flexible holiday options, this position offers a great opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic environment. Join a team where your skills will make a significant impact on engineering projects.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus statutory

Flexibility to sell back holidays

Life Insurance £40k

Company Sick Pay Based On Service

Qualifications

• Experience in steelwork assembly and welding.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Measure and mark out plates for cutting and assembly.
• Operate cutting machines and assemble steelwork per engineering drawings.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Measuring and marking out plates

Operating plate cutting machine

Assembling steelwork

Tack welding

Guiding overhead cranes

Quality/Health & Safety Procedures

Education

Proof of 3 years of employment history

UK National

Job description

We are currently recruiting for Platers at our site in Port Clarence, Middlesbrough. All applicants will be required to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. This will require proof of 3 years of employment history. 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.
• 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