Plater – Oldham Area
A5 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20.00 per hour, plus overtime at 1.5× (2× on Sundays)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:00am–3:00pm, Friday 7:00am–12:30pm (36.5 hours per week)
Location: Oldham area
An opportunity for an experienced Plater to join a busy engineering and fabrication business in the Oldham area. The role involves working from engineering drawings and specifications – marking out, cutting, shaping and assembling plate and section materials, and preparing components for welding – with a strong focus on accuracy, quality and safe working practices.
Key Responsibilities
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, job packs and specifications
Marking out, cutting, shaping, forming and assembling plate, section and fabricated components
Using fabrication tools, machinery and equipment safely and correctly
Preparing, aligning and tack-welding components ready for welding
Checking completed work for accuracy, quality and compliance with drawings and specifications
Safely using overhead cranes, lifting equipment and mechanical handling equipment where trained and authorised
Reporting defects, drawing issues, material concerns or production problems to the line manager
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment and following all safety procedures, quality standards and company processes
Identifying and supporting practical improvements to working methods
What You'll Need
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
What's on Offer
£20.00 per hour, plus overtime at 1.5× (2× on Sundays)
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Plater in Oldham employer: A5 Recruitment
Join a dynamic engineering and fabrication team where your skills as a Plater will be valued and nurtured. With a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and accuracy, we offer competitive pay, flexible working hours, and opportunities for overtime, all within a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth and development. Located in a thriving industrial area, our company is committed to fostering a rewarding environment for all employees.
