Plate Welder

Proactive Personnel Ltd are currently recruiting for an experienced Plater / Welder for our client based in Winsford. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual to join a well-established business, with an immediate start available and the potential for a long-term position. Pay Rate: £17.50 - £18.50 per hour, depending on skills and experience. To be considered for this role, you must be a time-served Plater / Welder with experience working from engineering drawings and carrying out fabrication, plating, and welding duties to a high standard. Experience within heavy engineering environments such as structural steelwork, pressure vessels, shipbuilding, or heavy plate fabrication is highly desirable. The successful candidate must be able to: * Carry out high-quality MIG and/or MMA welding * Mark out, prepare, assemble, and fit steel components * Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings * Fabricate and assemble structural steelwork and heavy plate components * Work on pressure vessels, shipbuilding projects, and bespoke fabrication work * Carry out heavy plate fabrication to precise specifications * Operate workshop machinery and hand tools safely and effectively * Work independently and to tight tolerances * Maintain high quality and safety standards within the workshop Requirements: * Proven experience as a Plater / Welder * Strong background in heavy plate fabrication, structural steelwork, shipbuilding, or pressure vessel fabrication * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings * Competent in MIG and/or MMA welding processes * Experience with fabrication, assembly, and fitting of heavy steel components * Strong attention to detail and workmanship * Reliable with a positive work ethic * Ability to work independently and as part of a team Working Hours: Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm Friday: 7:30am – 3:00pm What’s on Offer: * £17.50 - £18.50 per hour, depending on skills and experience * Immediate start available * Long-term opportunity with the potential for a permanent position * Stable working hours * Opportunity to join a well-established company If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the skills and experience required for this role, please click "Apply Now" and one of our consultants will be in touch. Alternatively, you can contact our office to discuss the role further with Sean