Plater (Oldham)

SER Limited; Oldham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime 1.5x

Sunday overtime 2x

Employer pension 10%

Employee pension 5%

Life insurance 40k

25 days holiday

Job summary

SER Limited in Oldham is seeking a Plater to carry out plating and fabrication duties for high-quality components. You will read and interpret engineering drawings, mark out, cut, shape, and assemble plate and fabricated parts to exact specifications.

The role offers £20.00 per hour for 36.5 hours per week, with overtime paid at 1.5x and Sunday overtime at 2x, plus pension contributions and life insurance. Eligible for annual leave and standard company benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Practical fabrication, measuring, marking-out, and assembly skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job packs, and specifications.
• Mark out, cut, shape, form, and assemble plate and fabricated components.
• Use fabrication tools and equipment safely and correctly.
• Prepare and tack components for welding, ensuring standards are met.
• Measure and check work for accuracy and quality.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Fabrication and assembly

Measuring and marking-out

Attention to detail

Safe lifting/handling

Team collaboration

Tools

Fabrication tools

Overhead cranes (safe use)

Job description

PLATER

Salary: £20.00 per hour

Working Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-3:00pm; Friday, 7:00am-12:30pm

Hours: 36.5 hours per week

Reporting To: Production Manager / Fabrication Manager

Purpose of the Role

The Plater will be responsible for carrying out plating and fabrication duties to support the safe and efficient production of high-quality fabricated components.

The role involves reading and interpreting engineering drawings, marking out, cutting, shaping, forming, assembling, and preparing materials to the required specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job packs, and specifications.
• Mark out, cut, shape, form, and assemble plate, sections, and fabricated components.
• Use appropriate fabrication tools, machinery, and equipment safely and correctly.
• Prepare, align, and tack components ready for welding, ensuring they meet the required standards.
• Measure and check work for accuracy, quality, and compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Work safely with overhead cranes, lifting equipment, and mechanical handling equipment where trained and authorised.
• Report defects, drawing issues, material concerns, or production problems to the line manager.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Follow company procedures, safety rules, and quality standards at all times.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying practical improvements to working methods.

Health & Safety

• Work safely at all times to promote personal safety and the safety of others, helping to prevent accidents and reporting all near misses.
• Move materials safely and carefully using the correct mechanical lifting methods.
• Use the appropriate PPE and ensure it is in good condition, replacing it when required.
• Follow the company's Health & Safety Policy at all times.

Knowledge & Skills

• Previous experience working as a Plater within a fabrication, engineering, or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Good practical fabrication, measuring, marking-out, and assembly skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Awareness of safe lifting, handling, and use of fabrication equipment.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits & Package

• £20.00 per hour
• 36.5 hours per week
• 25 days' annual holiday + Bank Holidays
• Overtime available
• Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
• Sunday overtime paid at 2x hourly rate
• 10% employer pension contribution
• 5% employee pension contribution
• £40,000 life insurance

Working Hours

• Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-3:00pm
• Friday: 7:00am-12:30pm

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