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Steelworker

Contract/Freelance
£28.10 - £37.75 per hour
Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria
Posted 2 hours ago

Steelworker (Plater/Shipwright)

We are recruiting experienced Steelworkers (Platers/Shipwrights) to join a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation working on large-scale, complex projects in a highly regulated environment.

The Role

You'll be involved in the fabrication, assembly, installation, and manufacture of steel structures and components, working from engineering drawings to deliver high-quality products while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Fabricate, assemble, and install structural steel components.
  • Carry out marking out, plate preparation, burning, drilling, grinding, and fitting activities.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
  • Operate a range of fabrication tools and equipment safely and effectively.
  • Perform quality checks to ensure work meets required standards.
  • Work collaboratively to deliver projects safely, on time, and to specification.

About You

  • Time-served Steelworker, Plater, Shipwright, or equivalent engineering trade.
  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
  • Experience in steel fabrication, structural assembly, and heavy engineering.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Experience with plate forming, burning, alignment, fitting, and structural assembly is desirable.
  • Confident working within a safety-critical, quality-driven manufacturing environment.
  • Strong team player with excellent attention to detail and commitment to health and safety.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive pay rates.
  • Long-term opportunities on major engineering programmes.
  • Overtime and shift work available.
  • Excellent career progression and ongoing training.

If you're an experienced Steelworker or Plater looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

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