Job Title:
Platers
Location:
Hebburn
Hourly Rate:
£21.86 per hour (days) / £27.83 per hour (nights)
Shifts:
7am-7pm Monday Friday (Days) / 7pm-7am Monday-Friday (nights)
The Company:
We’re working with a well-established engineering client known for offering world-class fabrication services across the marine and renewable energy sectors. With one of the largest commercial dry-docks on the East Coast and access to deep water berths, this facility is built to handle everything from simple repairs to complex fabrication projects.
The site includes a modern fabrication setup with advanced equipment such as panel lines, rolling systems, and both plasma and gas burning machines. Extensive storage and load-out capacity, along with fully equipped workshops, means the business is capable of managing a wide variety of projects efficiently and effectively.
Job Description:
We are currently recruiting for experienced Platers to join a busy fabrication workshop in Hebburn. As a Plater, you will be responsible for marking out, cutting, shaping, and assembling heavy steel components, often working from detailed engineering drawings. Your work will directly contribute to large-scale marine and industrial fabrication projects.
Skills & Experience:
- Previous experience as a Plater within heavy industry, ideally marine or structural
- Competent in reading and interpreting complex fabrication drawings
- Experience working with heavy-gauge mild steel (3-50mm)
- Skilled in marking out, oxy-fuel cutting, grinding, and fitting
- Ability to work collaboratively with welders and other trades
- Must be time-served or able to demonstrate equivalent practical experience
Why Should You Apply?
- Join a prestigious engineering site with modern facilities
- Work on exciting, large-scale fabrication projects
- Supportive team and opportunities for consistent work
- Long-term contract stability
- Backed by strong leadership from team and section leads
