Plater/ Welder in Maltby

PLATER / WELDER

Reference: HIS3389

This role supports the manufacturing, construction, and maintenance of metal structures, components, and machinery. It requires national travel and flexibility in travel arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cut steel and metal plates using oxyfuel, plasma cutters, and hand tools.
• Clean, strip, degrease, and preheat metals prior to fabrication.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Measure and mark out plate and structural steelwork accurately.
• Shape, form, and join metal plates and structural steel.
• Assemble components using lifting equipment, tack welding, and fasteners.
• Perform welding tasks ensuring strength and durability.
• Inspect welds and structures for defects and quality compliance.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Report hazards, defects, and non-conforming materials.
• Maintain welding and cutting equipment.
• Manage tools and ensure proper care and security.
• Record fabrication processes, inspections, and material usage.
• Complete documentation related to welding and plating tasks.
• Collaborate with engineers and team members.
• Minimise downtime and material waste to improve efficiency.

Qualifications and Skills

• A solid understanding of welding equipment and welding accessories.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, MMA, and FCAW welding techniques.
• Ability to use oxyfuel cutting, plasma cutters, and grinding tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding process specifications, and welding symbols.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments.
• Weld in all positions with quality.
• Read tape measure, pressure gauge, level, and square.
• Ability to operate a Pendant Controlled Overhead Crane would be advantageous.
• Forklift truck licence & IPAF certificate advantageous; training can be provided.
• Time served craftsman.
• Flexible approach to work and location.
• Willingness to travel.
• A strong team player.
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative.
• Good communication skills with colleagues, other contractors, and clients.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence.

Closing date: 15th June 2026.