At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to shape and assemble materials from engineering drawings.
- Company: Dynamic engineering and fabrication environment focused on quality and safety.
- Benefits: Earn £20 per hour, enjoy 25 days holiday, and a solid pension plan.
- Other info: Work in a supportive team with a focus on safety and quality.
- Why this job: Make a tangible impact in a hands-on role with opportunities for overtime.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Plater and ability to read engineering drawings required.
The predicted salary is between 20 - 20 £ per hour.
Job Description
- Plater
- Overview
An opportunity for an experienced Plater to join a busy engineering and fabrication environment.
The role involves working from engineering drawings and specifications, marking out, cutting, shaping and assembling plate and section materials, as well as preparing components for welding.
A strong focus is placed on accuracy, quality and safe working practices.
- Salary
- £20.00 per hour
- Working Hours
- Monday Thursday: 7:00am 3:00pm
- 36.5 hours per week
- Overtime available at 1.5x
- Sunday overtime at 2x
Benefits
- 10% employer pension contribution
- 5% employee pension contribution
- £40,000 life insurance
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Key Responsibilities
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, job packs and specifications.
- Mark out, cut, shape, form and assemble plate, section and fabricated components.
- Use fabrication tools, machinery and equipment safely and correctly.
- Prepare, align and tack components ready for welding.
- Check completed work for accuracy, quality and compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Safely use 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 all safety procedures, quality standards and company processes.
- Identify and support practical improvements to working methods.
- Health & Safety
- Work safely at all times to protect yourself and others.
- Report accidents, hazards and near misses.
- Move materials safely using the correct mechanical lifting methods.
- Wear the appropriate PPE and ensure it is maintained in good condition.
- Follow all Health & Safety procedures and policies.
- Knowledge & Skills
- Previous experience working as a Plater within a fabrication 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.
- Understanding of safe lifting, material handling and fabrication equipment.
- Reliable, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Plater in Manchester employer: A5 Recruitment Ltd
Join a well-established fabrication business in Oldham, where you will thrive in a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer role that offers real ownership of process design and improvement. With a strong focus on employee growth, a collaborative work culture, and competitive benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working closely with operators on the shop floor. Enjoy the unique advantage of being part of a dynamic team in a busy environment that values innovation and practical solutions.
