Plater Fabricators - Thirsk

Posted 11 March 2026
Salary £19.79 - £23.44 per hour + hol pay, overtime, health insurance,
LocationThirsk
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering
ReferenceBBBH22965_1773237921

Job description

Plater / Fabricator - Permanent Opportunities in Thirsk


The Opportunity 🔧

We're currently recruiting skilled Plater / Fabricators to join a well-established and growing engineering team based in Thirsk. If you're experienced in heavy structural steel fabrication and confident working from engineering drawings, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure a stable, long-term role with excellent pay and benefits.

You'll be responsible for the fabrication and assembly of heavy structural steel plates and beams, accurately positioning and tacking components in preparation for welding within a professional and well-equipped workshop environment.


Pay Rates 💰

  • Day Shift: £19.79 per hour (PAYE)

  • Night Shift: £23.44 per hour (PAYE)

  • 44 basic hours per week

  • Premium overtime rates available


Shift Patterns ⏰

Day Shift

  • Monday - Thursday: 6:30am - 4:30pm

  • Friday: 6:30am - 12:30pm

Night Shift

  • Monday - Thursday: 7:10pm - 6:40am


Benefits Package 🎁

Employees benefit from an excellent package including:

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

  • 7% pension contribution

  • Health insurance

  • Employee benefits scheme

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Save As You Earn scheme

  • Free on-site parking


What We're Looking For 🧰

  • Experience reading and working from engineering drawings

  • Strong background in heavy structural steel fabrication

  • Ability to accurately tack and assemble plates and beams

  • High attention to detail and a strong work ethic


Apply Now 🚀

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable employer offering stability, strong earnings, and long-term career prospects.

Apply today or contact ES Recruit and ask for George Lloyd for a discussion about the role.