Job Title: Experienced Plater / Fabrication Plater
Location: Middlesbrough / Teesside + Site Work North East
Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Salary: Competitive – Based on experience + overtime + travel & site uplift where applicable
Role Overview
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Plater who is confident working both in a busy fabrication workshop and on customer sites. The ideal candidate will be capable of working independently, interpreting detailed drawings, fabricating to tolerance, and taking a lead role on site-based installations when required. This position would suit a proactive individual who takes pride in quality workmanship and can represent the company professionally when dealing with clients and other contractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Fabricate steelwork from drawings, including beams, columns, platforms, frames, handrails, plate work, and general structural fabrications.
- Accurately mark out, measure and prepare materials.
- Work independently to agreed timescales and quality standards.
- Lead small teams on site, coordinating tasks safely and efficiently.
- Carry out site installation, fitting, bolting and welding activities as required.
- Adhere to H&S standards at all times, including correct PPE and safe working methods.
- Liaise with workshop supervisor / project manager regarding progress, materials, and any technical or site-related queries.
- Ensure good housekeeping and safe working environments in workshop and on site.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Plater/Fabrication Plater in both workshop and site environments.
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering / fabrication drawings.
- Competent in oxy/acetylene burning, grinding, drilling and general fabrication tools.
- Experience leading a small team on site and coordinating tasks.
- Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- FLT / MEWP / Telehandler / Banksman or slinging & lifting qualifications.
- Experience working on industrial, commercial or energy sector sites.
- Basic MIG welding ability (coding advantageous but not essential).
Personal Attributes
- Reliable, punctual and professional.
- Positive attitude and problem-solving approach.
- Strong focus on quality workmanship and safe working.
- Comfortable representing the company on customer sites.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate + overtime + allowances.
- Regular local work with travel and stay-away projects where required.
- Opportunity to lead installation teams and progress within the business.
- All PPE provided.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Freelance
Pay: £17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
