Platers

Wilton Engineering Services Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,031 - 45,047; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday plus statutory

Flexibility to 'sell back' holidays

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Tees Valley seeks skilled Platers for multiple long-term fabrication projects across the UK. Candidates must be UK Nationals and have completed a recognized apprenticeship. Responsibilities include measuring, cutting, welding, and assembling steelwork while adhering to strict safety and quality standards. Competitive pay ranges from £21.80 for dayshift to £32.70 for overtime, accompanied by additional benefits such as 23 days of holiday. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable company in the engineering sector.

Qualifications

• Must be a UK National.
• Candidates must have completed a recognised apprenticeship.
• Experience with quality and health safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Measure and mark plates for cutting.
• Assemble steelwork as per engineering drawings.
• Maintain material traceability during assembly.
• Adhere to quality and safety procedures.

Skills

Measuring and marking out plates

Operating plate cutting machine

Assembling steelwork

Tack welding

Confined space work

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

Job description

We are keen to speak to Platers interested in working with us on multiple long term prestigious UK Fabrication projects.

All applicants will be required to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), check. Due to the nature of the work applicants must be UK Nationals and have completed a recognised apprenticeship.

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.
• Capable of Confined Space Work
• Adhering to project security requirements

2025 Pay Rate and Working Hours:

Monday – Friday from 0700hrs – 1500hrs

Monday- Wednesday from 1530- 0130 hrs

Thursday-from 1530-0100 hrs

• £21.80 per hour Dayshift
• £26.16 per hour Backshift
• £32.70 per hour Overtime 1 (Monday- Sat 1st 4 hours) – Project needs dependent
• 23 days holiday plus statutory (rising to 25 plus statutory with service)
• Flexibility to ‘sell back’ holidays at year end or carry over