Plater Welder

Hargreaves Industrial Services; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial services company in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Plater Welder to support the manufacturing and maintenance of metal structures. The ideal candidate should possess welding proficiency in various techniques and have a strong understanding of welding equipment. This full-time role requires flexibility to travel, ensuring quality in welding tasks and collaboration within the engineering team.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of welding equipment and accessories.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, MMA, and FCAW welding techniques.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cut steel plates using oxyfuel and plasma cutters.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Perform welding tasks ensuring strength and durability.

Skills

Understanding of welding equipment

Proficiency in MIG, TIG, MMA, FCAW

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Time served craftsman

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Oxyfuel cutting equipment

Plasma cutters

Grinding tools

Job description

Plater Welder

Hargreaves Industrial Services

• Barnsley, South Yorkshire


• Permanent


• Full-time


• 1 day ago

VACANCY HIS3275PLATER/ WELDER

A vacancy has arisen for a Plater/ Welder to join our Engineering team. The role of Plater/ Welder exists to support the manufacturing, construction, and maintenance of metal structures, components, and machinery. This role operates nationally, and the post holder must therefore be flexible with willingness to travel.

The role briefly encompasses the following duties:

• Prepare and cut steel and metal plates using oxyfuel, plasma cutters, and hand tools


• Clean, strip, degrease, and preheat metals prior to fabrication


• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications


• Measure and mark out plate and structural steelwork accurately


• Shape, form, and join metal plates and structural steel


• Assemble components using lifting equipment, tack welding, and fasteners


• Perform welding tasks ensuring strength and durability


• Inspect welds and structures for defects and quality compliance


• Follow health, safety, and environmental regulations


• Report hazards, defects, and non-conforming materials


• Maintain welding and cutting equipment


• Manage tools and ensure proper care and security


• Record fabrication processes, inspections, and material usage


• Complete documentation related to welding and plating tasks


• Collaborate with engineers and team members


• Minimise downtime and material waste to improve efficiency

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/experience/attributes:

• A solid understanding of welding equipment and welding accessories.


• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, MMA, and FCAW welding techniques.


• Ability to use oxyfuel cutting, plasma cutters, and grinding tools.


• Must be able to read interpret blueprints, welding process specifications and welding symbols.


• Must be able to operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes.


• Must have the ability to weld in all positions with quality.


• Must be able to read tape measure, pressure gauge, level and square.


• Ability to operate a Pendant Controlled Overhead Crane would be advantageous.


• Forklift Truck licence & IPAF certificate would be advantageous although training can be provided.


• Time served craftsman.


• Flexible approach to work & location of work.


• Willingness to travel.


• A strong team player.


• Ability to work independently and on own initiative.


• Good communication skills, both with colleagues, other contractors and clients.


• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines culture.


• Full UK driving licence.

What we do: As an established contract management Company, Hargreaves Industrial Services provides high standard, professional services to our clients within industrial sectors both within the UK and abroad. Our core services include:

• Design & Build multidisciplinary (civils, structures and MEICA) turnkey projects


• Cradle to grave EPC schemes


• Front End Engineering Design (FEED) studies

As a Company we pride ourselves on our service delivery and professional 'can do' attitude and we are always looking for committed, keen, professional people to join us. If you are interested in a rewarding career with us in this role, you should submit your CV to our HR Department quoting reference REF. HIS3275 via e-mail to . If you require a copy of this vacancy in an alternative format such as large print or audio description, please email .

Closing date: 14th September 2025

Hargreaves Industrial Services

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Report hazards, defects, and non-conforming materials· Maintain welding and cutting equipment· Manage tools and ensure proper care and security· Record fabrication processes, inspections, and material usage· Complete documentation related to welding and plating tasks· Collaborate with engineers and team members· Minimise downtime and material waste to improve efficiencyThe ideal candidate will possess the following skills/experience/ attributes:-· A solid understanding of welding equipment and welding accessories.· Proficiency in MIG, TIG, MMA, and FCAW welding techniques.· Ability to use oxyfuel cutting, plasma cutters, and grinding tools.· Must be able to read interpret blueprints, welding process specifications and welding symbols.· Must be able to operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes.· Must have the ability to weld in all positions with quality.· Must be able to read tape measure, pressure gauge, level and square.·
Ability to operate a Pendant Controlled Overhead Crane would be advantageous.· Forklift Truck licence & IPAF certificate would be advantageous although training can be provided).· Time served craftsman.· Flexible approach to work & location of work.· Willingness to travel· A strong team player.· Ability to work independently and on own initiative.· Good communication skills, both with colleagues, other contractors and clients· Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines culture.· Full UK driving licence.What we do:As an established contract management Company, Hargreaves Industrial Services provides high standard, professional services to our clients within industrial sectors both within the UK and abroad.Our core services include:· Design & Build multidisciplinary (civils, structures and MEICA) turnkey projects· Cradle to grave EPC schemes· Front End Engineering Design (FEED) studiesAs a Company we pride ourselves on our service, delivery and professional 'can do' attitude and we are always looking for committed, keen, professional people to join us. If you are interested in a rewarding career with us in this role, you should submit your CV to our HR Department quoting reference REF. HIS3275 via e-mail to . If you require a copy of this vacancy in an alternative format such as large print or audio description, please email .Closing date: 14th September 2025