Plater​/Welder

Location:

Maltby, England, United Kingdom

Company: Bit recruit

Client /

Employer:

Occupop

• Prepare and cut steel and metal plates using oxyfuel, plasma cutters, and hand tools
• Clean, strip, degrease, and preheat metals prior to fabrication
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Measure and mark out plate and structural steelwork accurately
• Shape, form, and join metal plates and structural steel
• Assemble components using lifting equipment, tack welding, and fasteners
• Perform welding tasks ensuring strength and durability
• Inspect welds and structures for defects and quality compliance
• Follow health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Report hazards, defects, and non-conforming materials
• Maintain welding and cutting equipment
• Manage tools and ensure proper care and security
• Record fabrication processes, inspections, and material usage
• Complete documentation related to welding and plating tasks
• Collaborate with engineers and team members
• Minimise downtime and material waste to improve efficiency

• Solid understanding of welding equipment and welding accessories
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, MMA, and FCAW welding techniques
• Ability to use oxyfuel cutting, plasma cutters, and grinding tools
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding process specifications, and welding symbols
• Experience operating manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using various processes
• Capability to weld in all positions with quality
• Proficiency with tape measure, pressure gauge, level and square
• Advantageous to operate a Pendant Controlled Overhead Crane
• Advantageous to hold a Forklift Truck licence & IPAF certificate (training can be provided)
• Time-served craftsman background preferred
• Flexible approach to work and location of work, including willingness to travel
• Strong team player, able to work independently and on own initiative
• Good communication skills with colleagues, contractors and clients
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Full UK driving licence

Closing date: 15 June 2026