New Job Opening: Welders and Platers in UK

Job Description

D R Newitt are delighted to be partnering with a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in North Lanarkshire to recruit an experienced Structural Plater / Fabricator.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, growing company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality structural steelwork across a range of industrial sectors. If you're a skilled fabricator who takes pride in producing quality work from engineering drawings, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

Working within a modern fabrication workshop, you'll be responsible for the fabrication and assembly of heavy structural steel components, ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately and to a high standard.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £18.00 - £19.00 per hour


• Regular overtime opportunities


• Permanent, full-time position


• Stable workload with a respected engineering employer


• Supportive working environment


• Opportunity to join a growing business with long-term career prospects

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricating structural steelwork from detailed engineering drawings


• Marking out, cutting, shaping and assembling steel sections


• Working with beams, plate, channels and other structural components


• Tack welding and preparing assemblies for final welding


• Operating fabrication machinery and workshop equipment safely


• Carrying out quality checks throughout the fabrication process


• Working collaboratively with welders and the wider production team

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Structural Plater or Fabricator within a heavy engineering or structural steel environment


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings confidently


• Experience working with heavy gauge steel and large fabrications


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Time-served apprenticeship or relevant fabrication qualification is advantageous

If you're an experienced Structural Plater / Fabricator looking for your next opportunity in the North Lanarkshire area, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact D R Newitt for a confidential discussion.