Platers
We're looking for experienced and motivated Platers to join our Production team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Middlesbrough. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you'll play a key role in the fabrication of large-scale offshore wind monopiles, carrying out skilled plating, fabrication and assembly activities while ensuring safety, quality and productivity standards are consistently achieved.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business at the forefront of the renewable energy sector, working on major offshore wind projects and contributing to the UK's clean energy future.
The role will initially be working a day shift at £22.17 per hour plus a 12.5% commissioning allowance. Shift patterns are expected to be introduced within the next 4-6 weeks, moving to a rotating pattern of days and nights with enhanced earnings of £22.17 per hour plus 30% shift allowance.
This is a full-time permanent position, working 40 hours per week, with a competitive pension scheme and Medicash healthcare plan available.
As a Plater, you'll carry out a variety of fabrication, assembly and fitting activities on large steel components used in monopile construction. You'll be responsible for preparing, assembling and aligning materials to specification, ensuring all work meets strict quality, safety and production requirements.
You'll work from engineering drawings and fabrication procedures to accurately assemble and fit components, conduct dimensional and quality checks, and support the efficient production of offshore wind foundations. You'll also be expected to identify and report any quality, safety or production issues and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement across the facility.
Key Responsibilities
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Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
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Assemble, align and fit large steel components in accordance with approved procedures.
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Maintain material traceability throughout the assembly process.
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Carry out dimensional inspections and quality control checks using measuring equipment.
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Operate grinding equipment and associated workshop tools safely and effectively.
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Support crane operations and lifting activities during fabrication and assembly.
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Prepare, cut and fit materials to meet project requirements.
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Report equipment faults, quality concerns and safety issues promptly.
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Carry out minor repairs and adjustments where appropriate.
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Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to support productivity and efficiency.
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Support production targets while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship.
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll be a time-served Plater or Fabricator, or hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in Fabrication, Engineering or a related discipline. You'll have proven experience in steel fabrication, structural assembly or heavy engineering environments and be comfortable working on large-scale manufacturing projects. You'll possess strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality and safety, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Essential Requirements
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Time-served Plater or Fabricator, or minimum Level 3 qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent).
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Extensive experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
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Experience in steel fabrication, platework or structural assembly.
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Ability to use measuring equipment and conduct dimensional quality checks.
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Ability to use CNC and manual grinding equipment and workshop tools.
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Working at Height certification.
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Strong understanding of fabrication safety practices and quality standards.
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Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
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Ability to work to production targets in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Desirable Requirements
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Heavy engineering, offshore, energy, shipbuilding or steel fabrication experience.
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Experience working on large-scale fabricated structures.
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Experience supporting lifting and crane-guided assembly activities.
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Knowledge of material traceability and dimensional control processes.
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Experience operating grinding equipment and workshop machinery.
