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Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.\nHere, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.\nWe’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.\nPeople are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.\nIn addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.\nWork-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.\nAbout the Opportunity\nJoin Our Engineering Team\nDue to continued growth and an increasing workload, we are looking to recruit experienced Platers, Plating Chargehands, and Plating Supervisors to join our skilled fabrication and engineering team.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals to work on a wide range of structural steel, heavy fabrication, process plant, water, utilities, infrastructure, and industrial engineering projects. Whether you are an experienced Plater looking to advance your career or an established Chargehand or Supervisor seeking a new challenge, we would like to hear from you.\nThe Role\nThe successful candidates will be responsible for the fabrication, assembly, and installation of metal components and structures while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.\nPlater Responsibilities\nRead and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and fabrication details.\nMark out, cut, shape, and assemble steel plate and structural sections.\nManufacture and fit fabrication components to required tolerances.\nWork with welding and fabrication teams to complete projects on time.\nCarry out quality inspections and ensure compliance with project specifications.\nAdhere to all health, safety, and environmental requirements.\nPlating Chargehand Responsibilities\nLead, coordinate and manage a team of craft trades on site .\nAllocate daily workloads and monitor progress.\nEnsure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to agreed deadlines.\nSupport the development of apprentices and less experienced personnel.\nMaintain high standards of workmanship and quality.\nAct as the primary point of contact for operational and technical issues on site.\nPlating Supervisor Responsibilities\nSupervise and manage fabrication and plating activities across projects.\nPlan labour, materials, equipment, and resources.\nConduct toolbox talks, site briefings, and safety inspections.\nMonitor productivity, quality, and project progress.\nLiaise with project managers, clients, engineers, and subcontractors.\nEnsure compliance with company procedures, industry standards, and client requirements.\nDrive continuous improvement and promote a positive safety culture.\nEssential Requirements\nRelevant experience as a Plater, Fabricator, or Heavy Fabrication Tradesperson.\nAbility to read and understand engineering drawings and fabrication specifications.\nStrong knowledge of fabrication processes, structural steelwork, and platework.\nHigh standards of workmanship and attention to detail.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.\nStrong commitment to health and safety.\nCCNSG Safety Passport\nNVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent in Plating, Fabrication, or Engineering.\nAdditional Requirements for Chargehand & Supervisor Roles\nPrevious experience leading teams in a fabrication or engineering environment.\nLATS, SSSTS, SMSTS, or IOSH Managing Safely.\nExcellent organisational and communication skills.\nAbility to plan workloads and manage resources effectively.\nProven ability to deliver work safely, on time, and to budget.\nOur Culture\nOur values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. 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