Plater Welder

E3recruitment; Halifax; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national steelwork provider in Halifax seeks skilled Plater Welders for a permanent position with a starting hourly rate of £18.76 for night shifts. Offering guaranteed overtime, realistic earnings over £50,000, a 6% matched pension, and genuine progression opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience with MIG/MAG welding and structural steel, along with good communication skills. Contact Conor Wood to apply.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Annual bonus

6% matched pension

Genuine progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to read detailed fabrication drawings.
• Experience in setting out complex fabrications.
• High motivation and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Tack welding components into position.
• Lifting and manipulating heavy loads with cranes.

Skills

MIG, MAG welding experience

Structural welding background

Good communication skills

Job description

Plater Welders are required to join a nationally renowned steelwork provider on a permanent basis. Guaranteed overtime paid at time and half. Realistic earnings over £50,000 with a 6% matched pension and annual bonus. This position will offer the right candidate an fantastic opportunity to join an employer who values its workforce.

Due to a growing order book that already stretches well into 2026. We are looking to speak to skilled Plater welders, preferably people who have worked with structural steel. Both night shift and day shift work is available.

Plater Welder Benefits:

• Starting hourly rate £18.76 per hour (night shift) Day shift also available.
• An additional hourly rate increase via skills matrix
• 4 day working week
• 33 days annual leave
• GURANTEED Overtime, paid at time and half
• 6% matched pension
• Annual bonus, Life insurance, Benefits scheme which includes discounts at retail outlets
• Genuine progression opportunities

Plater Welder Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Able to read detailed fabrication drawings
• Setting out of complex fabrications using the appropriate equipment
• Tack welding components into position in order to follow the welding procedure
• Lifting, turning, manipulating and moving heavy loads with cranes.

Plater Welder Skills & Key Competencies:

• Previous MIG, MAG, plater Welding experience
• Ideally, the right candidate will come from a structural welding background
• Be highly motivated with good communication skills
• Candidates who require training will be considered for the day shift

This Plater Welder role is based in Halifax

If you wish to apply for the Plater Welder position, please contact Conor Wood at E3 Recruitment on 01484 645 269