Booth Welsh are working with a global manufacturing business to find a Plater for their Glasgow Operations Centre.
What You'll Be Doing
Working as part of an experienced fabrication team, you'll support the full manufacturing process for a range of bespoke pump products. Your work will directly contribute to the quality, reliability, and performance the company is known for.
Key responsibilities include:
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, identifying parts, and fabricating them to specification.
* Preparing steel and metal sections ranging from 5mm to over 100mm thickness.
* Operating heavy-duty guillotines, rollers, presses, and oxy-acetylene cutters to form complex shapes and sections.
* Welding or bolting components to complete assemblies.
* Working with both heavy plate and thin sheet metal using saws, cutters, presses, and rollers.
* Measuring, marking out, cutting, shaping, drilling, and edge-prepping materials.
* Operating CNC and manual machinery, band saws, and drilling machines.
* Supporting pipework fabrication for pump testing.
* Maintaining accurate material identification and traceability.
* Keeping a clean, safe, high-standard work environment with strong housekeeping and safety practices.
* Supporting welding activities and other production tasks when required. Training will be provided.
This is a role where quality, precision, and teamwork matter. Continuous improvement isn't just encouraged - it's part of how the team works every day.
What You'll Bring
* Time-served background in fabrication/plating with ideally up to 3 years' experience in heavy manufacturing.
* A solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
* Strong communication skills and a team mindset.
* High energy, adaptability, and willingness to support change and improvement.
* A commitment to safety, quality, and delivering excellent workmanship.
You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
What's in It for You
* Competitive salary
* Opportunities for training and development
* Annual bonus
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Holiday buy/sell scheme
* Pension
* Life cover
* Employee Assistance Programme
The Work Environment
This is a hands-on, physical engineering role. You'll be standing, lifting, operating machinery, and working in a fabrication/manufacturing environment. Reasonable adjustments can be made where needed.
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