Job Title: Plater
Location: Ayrshire, Scotland
Company: Laker Vent Engineering
Start date: ASAP
Contract length: 6-8 weeks with opportunity for continued work on other projects in the UK
About Us:
Laker Vent Engineering is a leading mechanical contractor operating within the engineering construction industry. We specialise in the installation of highly regulated process piping systems, delivering high-quality solutions for blue chip clients across the Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical, and Petrochemical sectors.
Role:
We are currently seeking Platers to install Sikla secondary steelwork supports on an industrial project in Ayrshire.
Qualifications & Experience:
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Plating
- Valid CCNSG or CSCS
- Experience in working from GA drawings, including setting out and fixing to +/- 3mm tolerances
Desirable:
- Experience using dumpy levels
Rates & Allowances:
- PAYE - NAECI categorised rates (2026):
- Basic: £23.25
- OT1: £32.55
- OT2: £41.84
- IBA Payment: £2.37/hour
- Travel & lodge as per NAECI agreement
OT
- Mon to Thurs- OT1 after 8 hrs
- Fri OT1 after 6 hrs
- Sat- OT1 first 4 hrs, OT2 all other hours (generally 4)
- Sun- All hours OT2
Working Hours
- Minimum 100 hrs over 11 days
- 108+ hrs available over the same 11 day period
Week 1
- Mon – Thurs : 10.5 hours
- Fri-Sun: 8 hours
Week 2
- Mon – Thurs: 10.5 hours
- Fri-Sun: OFF
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays (Pro Rata)
- NAECI travel & expenses allowances apply
- Health Assured welfare scheme
- ECIA welfare benefits
**Recruitment Agencies - Please note: we’re not engaging with external agencies for this role**
Pay: £23.25-£44.21 per hour
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
