At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Plater, crafting high-quality components with precision and skill.
- Company: Dynamic fabrication company in Sheffield with a focus on safety and quality.
- Benefits: Earn £20.00 per hour, enjoy 25 days holiday, and access overtime pay.
- Other info: Work Monday to Friday with opportunities for overtime and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a tangible impact in engineering while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in fabrication and ability to read engineering drawings required.
The predicted salary is between 34164 - 41756 £ per year.
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.
- Aware 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
Plater (Sheffield) employer: SER Limited
At SER Limited, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration. Our Bedford location not only provides a supportive environment for professional growth but also comes with competitive benefits such as 23 days of holiday, healthcare, and life insurance, ensuring our employees feel valued and motivated in their roles.
