Experienced Plater / Fabrication Plater

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