Plater / Fabricator
| Company: | Vibe Recruit |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20 to £22.50 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bridgend, CF31 3UD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 28 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Plater/Fabricator
A specialised manufacturing company located in South Wales have an immediate need for an experienced Plater / Fabricator
The organisation specialises in the manufacture of safety-critical, high-integrity pressure equipment, heavy-duty vessels, heat exchangers and custom fabricated metal assemblies, used across a range of sectors including nuclear power, oil and gas, energy, chemical processing, water treatment and renewables.
KEY TASKS
- Accurately cutting, grinding, and laying out a wide variety of materials including sheet metal, plate, tube, pipe, channel, and angle.
- Performing basic quality MIG and MMA tack welds on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium
- Performing final assembly to produce high-quality finished products
- Marking out cylinders to provide locations of nozzles, brackets and other attachments
- Cutting out holes in cylinders using propane / acetylene torches and plasma torches.
- Creating templates for a range of shapes and profiles e.g. tangential nozzle in cylinder.
- Joining metal cylinders together using temporary attachments, chain blocks and similar equipment.
- Cutting and shaping weld preparation bevels and nozzle weld preparations.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Experience using manufacturing equipment, such as horizontal saws, pillar drills, rotators, manipulators and cranes
- Experience with pipework or structural steelwork would be advantageous
- Ideally had previous experience within the heavy industry and working with pressure vessels
- Comfortable working at height and within confined spaces
- Accurately read and understand fabrication drawing
- Understand factory safety standards and be aware of potential hazards in the workplace
Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on 07971 309403 or apply immediately!
Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.