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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