Precision Plater: Day Shift, Temp-to-Perm

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary to permanent opportunity

Pension contributions

Online payslips and holiday accrual

Perks at Work

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting for Platers in Gateshead on behalf of a leading metal fabrication client. This temp-to-perm role offers a permanent contract for the right candidate and a stable weekday schedule.

As a Plater, you will mark out, cut, shape, and prepare structural steel plates, working with a skilled team to assemble heavy components and operate overhead cranes safely. Day shifts, 37 hours per week, with overtime.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Fabrication and Welding, or a verifiable time-served engineering apprenticeship.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and structural blueprints accurately.
• Smart appearance and excellent communication skills.
• Reliable, flexible, and quality-focused.
• Physical fitness for heavy industrial workshop environments, including lifting and standing.

Responsibilities

• Mark out, cut, shape, and prepare structural steel plates and sections according to engineering drawings.
• Work closely as part of a skilled fabrication team to ensure efficient assembly of heavy components.
• Guide and position heavy steel sections using standard workshop manual handling techniques and overhead cranes.
• High-precision fabrication work - efficiency, care, and accuracy are essential.
• Safety-focused role - you'll represent both the client and The Best Connection in a professional and safe manner.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Communication skills

Reliability

Physical fitness

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Fabrication & Welding or time-served apprenticeship

Job description

The Best Connection is recruiting for Platers in Gateshead on behalf of a leading metal fabrication client. This temp-to-perm role offers a permanent contract for the right candidate and a stable weekday schedule.

As a Plater, you will mark out, cut, shape, and prepare structural steel plates, working with a skilled team to assemble heavy components and operate overhead cranes safely. Day shifts, 37 hours per week, with overtime.