Plater | Permanent | Volvo Construction Equipment | Motherwell
£18.07 per hour | 35 hours per week over 4 days
Escape Recruitment is working with Volvo Construction Equipment in Motherwell to recruit a time-served Plater on a permanent basis.
Following a recent resignation, Volvo has an urgent requirement for an experienced Plater to join its Structural department. This is a hands‑on role producing steel components and structures from engineering drawings, with a focus on accuracy, quality and safe working.
The role
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Mark out, measure, cut, shape and prepare steel plates and sections.
- Assemble components using tack welding, bolting and other approved methods.
- Check dimensions, alignment, squareness and fit-up throughout fabrication.
- Identify and report material defects, drawing discrepancies and fabrication issues.
- Work closely with welders, fabricators and supervisors to meet production targets.
- Maintain safe working practices and support quality inspections and continuous improvement.
What you'll need
- A recognised, time‑served background as a Plater.
- Proven experience in plating, heavy fabrication or structural steelwork.
- The ability to work accurately from engineering drawings.
- Experience using fabrication tools, machinery and measuring equipment.
- A sound understanding of health and safety within a workshop or industrial environment.
- Familiarity with fabrication documentation and quality inspection procedures would be an advantage.
What's on offer
- Permanent employment with Volvo Construction Equipment.
- £18.07 per hour.
- 35 hours per week, worked over 4 days.
- An opportunity to put your trade skills to work within an established manufacturing business.
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Plater in Motherwell employer: Escape
Join our dynamic manufacturing team in Fife, where we prioritise innovation and employee development. We offer a supportive work culture that values your contributions, alongside opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement. Enjoy a stable dayshift schedule from Monday to Friday, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while being part of a company on the rise.
