Plater
CV-LibraryWorsley, City and Borough of SalfordpermanentPosted: 8 October 2026
Apply NowWe are looking for an experienced Plater to join our client on a temp to perm basis, with an established Engineering company at their site in Worsley. They operate across multiple industries, offering the opportunity to work on a variety of projects for high profile clients in a collaborative team environment, with plenty of overtime available.
Pay & Hours: £17.50/hr, 38 hrs/week (Mon–Thu 7:00–17:00)
Overtime optional: Fri £26.25/hr | Sat first 5 hrs £26.25/hr, thereafter £35.00/hr | Sun £35.00/hr
Plater Key Responsibilities:
* Read, interpret and work from detailed technical fabrication drawings and specifications.
* Mark out, cut, prepare and shape medium to heavy-gauge steel components and structural steelwork sections.
* Carry out fabrication and assembly work to the required specifications and quality standards.
* Prepare and shape plate and section ready for welding and final assembly.
* Cut, shape and join plate metal, steel and aluminium.
* Inspect and quality check completed work to ensure it meets project requirements.
* Maintain equipment and small tools used for assembly, welding and calibration.
Plater Requirements:
* Ideally time served through an apprenticeship or equivalent hands on experience as a Plater.
* Must have 4 years' experience or more as a Plater.
* Experience working with heavy gauge materials within a fabrication workshop.
* Competent in the use of grinders, cutting equipment and workshop machinery.
* Confident reading, interpreting and understanding technical fabrication drawings.
* Able to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong attention to detail and capable of checking the quality of your own work.
* Reliable, with good timekeeping and attendance.
* Effective communicator with colleagues and supervisors.
This Plater position is advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment, acting as an employment business and agency on behalf of our client.. Please apply with your current CV or call Shelley in the office
Pay & Hours: £17.50/hr, 38 hrs/week (Mon–Thu 7:00–17:00)
Overtime optional: Fri £26.25/hr | Sat first 5 hrs £26.25/hr, thereafter £35.00/hr | Sun £35.00/hr
Plater Key Responsibilities:
* Read, interpret and work from detailed technical fabrication drawings and specifications.
* Mark out, cut, prepare and shape medium to heavy-gauge steel components and structural steelwork sections.
* Carry out fabrication and assembly work to the required specifications and quality standards.
* Prepare and shape plate and section ready for welding and final assembly.
* Cut, shape and join plate metal, steel and aluminium.
* Inspect and quality check completed work to ensure it meets project requirements.
* Maintain equipment and small tools used for assembly, welding and calibration.
Plater Requirements:
* Ideally time served through an apprenticeship or equivalent hands on experience as a Plater.
* Must have 4 years' experience or more as a Plater.
* Experience working with heavy gauge materials within a fabrication workshop.
* Competent in the use of grinders, cutting equipment and workshop machinery.
* Confident reading, interpreting and understanding technical fabrication drawings.
* Able to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong attention to detail and capable of checking the quality of your own work.
* Reliable, with good timekeeping and attendance.
* Effective communicator with colleagues and supervisors.
This Plater position is advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment, acting as an employment business and agency on behalf of our client.. Please apply with your current CV or call Shelley in the office