Plater/Fabricator

Plater / Fabricator

Location: Llansamlet
Pay Rate: £17.00 – £19.50 per hour (DOE)
Hours: 40 hours per week (with regular overtime available – up to 50+ hours during busy project periods)
Working Hours: 07:30am – 4:30pm (flexible working hours available)

The Opportunity

JDR Recruitment are recruiting Platers / Fabricators on behalf of a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Llansamlet.

Our client is a long-standing UK manufacturer with a strong reputation for engineering quality and project delivery. Due to continued growth and a busy forward order book, they are expanding their fabrication team and are looking to secure skilled individuals on a permanent basis.

This role offers long-term stability, consistent work, and the opportunity to be part of a growing operation with flexibility around working hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Oxy acetylene / propane cutting, washing and gouging

• Arc gouging

• Light and heavy vessel fabrication

• Structural steel fabrication

• Plasma cutting stainless steel

• Dish end forming

• Track torch bevelling of large plate (up to 100mm) using profile drawings

• Working from detailed engineering drawings and specifications

• Adhering to all health & safety requirements, including fume control

• Correct use and maintenance of PPE at all times

• Supporting and mentoring apprentices where required

About You

• Valid welding certification

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Fabrication / Welding

• CCNSG Safety Passport

• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

• Experience with on-site fitting of pipe supports and structural steelwork

• Competent welding using FCAW (136) and MAG (135) processes on plate, including ceramic backing

• Experience using plasma or oxy-fuel profile beds is advantageous

What’s On Offer

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience

• On going position with a growing engineering business

• Overtime opportunities during peak project periods

• Flexible working hours

• Ongoing support from JDR Recruitment throughout the hiring process

Please apply today if you are interested, or alternatively call us on 01792 677171 to find out more.

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