Platers and Welders Wanted: Major Recruitment Drive Across Teesside

We’re recruiting for plater and welder positions in fab shop environments, connecting candidates with businesses that need their practical skills, experience and attention to detail.

Whether you’re coming towards the end of a contract, actively searching for work or considering a change, this is a good time to speak to our team. Tell us about your background, the work you’re looking for and when you’re available, and we can discuss which vacancies could suit you.

A successful fabrication shop depends on the people doing the work. From interpreting drawings and preparing materials to assembling components and producing accurate welds, every stage needs care, practical knowledge and an understanding of how the finished job should come together.

For this recruitment drive, our focus is on finding platers and welders who take pride in their trade and want to put their experience to work in a workshop setting.

We’re keen to hear from candidates across Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, Redcar, Hartlepool and the surrounding areas, as well as anyone willing to travel into Teesside for a suitable role.

You may have spent years working in fabrication shops, or your experience may come from a combination of workshop and site-based projects. Either way, we’d welcome a conversation about your skills and whether they match the positions available.

Platers play an essential role in turning engineering drawings into accurately prepared and assembled components. The work calls for a practical eye, careful measurement and the ability to understand how individual parts fit into the wider fabrication.

As part of this campaign, we want to hear from experienced platers who are comfortable working in a fab shop and can explain the types of materials, components and projects they have worked on. Relevant experience could include:

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Marking out and measuring plate and structural components
• Preparing materials and checking dimensions
• Assembling and fitting components ready for welding
• Working to specified tolerances
• Collaborating with welders and other workshop colleagues

The exact duties and requirements will depend on the vacancy. Our team will discuss your experience against the role you’re interested in, so you have a clear understanding of what the employer needs.

When you apply, tell us about your recent work. The types of fabrication you’ve handled, the responsibilities you’ve taken on and the workshop environments you know all help us understand where you could be a good fit.

Good welding requires preparation, consistency and close attention to the job specification. We’re looking to connect with welders who understand those demands and can bring relevant experience to a fabrication shop environment.

When speaking to our team, it helps to explain the welding processes you use, the materials you have worked with and the types of fabrication you know best. You might have experience with MIG, MAG, TIG or MMA welding, for example.

The processes required for each position will be set out in the individual job advert.

Useful information to include in your application:

• Your main welding processes and recent experience
• The materials and thicknesses you typically work with
• Your experience of working from drawings and welding procedures
• Any relevant qualifications or current welding codings
• Previous fabrication shop roles and project experience
• Your availability and preferred working arrangements

Any role-specific qualifications, coding requirements or weld tests will be explained as part of the recruitment process. If you’re unsure whether your experience matches a particular advert, get in touch — a conversation about the work you’ve actually done can help establish whether the opportunity is right for you.

Your working environment matters when choosing your next role. Fabrication shop work involves being part of a coordinated workshop team, where preparation, plating, fitting, welding and inspection contribute to the finished product. Understanding your own part in that process — and communicating well with the people around you — helps keep work moving and standards consistent.

For some candidates, a fab shop is a familiar environment. For others, it may be a move from site-based work or a return to workshop fabrication after time spent on different projects. Whatever your situation, we want to understand what you’re looking for: the type of work you enjoy, the experience you want to use and the practical details that determine whether a position will work for you.

Pay rates, shift patterns, contract arrangements and start dates vary by vacancy. Please check each job advert for details, and speak to our team if there’s anything you’d like to clarify before applying.

At Paisley Recruitment Group, we believe recruitment starts with understanding the person behind the CV. A job title alone doesn’t tell us everything. Two welders may have very different experience, just as two platers may have worked on different materials, fabrication types and project requirements.

That’s why we take the time to understand your background and what you want from your next role. We’ll talk through your experience, discuss relevant opportunities and help you understand the requirements before you decide whether to move forward.

We also know that practical details matter. Your travel distance, availability, preferred shifts and current commitments all play a part in choosing a suitable position. Our approach is straightforward: understand what you can offer, explain what the role involves and keep communication clear throughout the process.

You don’t need to be out of work to start a conversation. Perhaps your current contract is due to finish. You may be looking for something closer to home, considering a different workshop environment or simply interested in what opportunities are available across Teesside.

Let us know your circumstances and any notice period you need to work. You don’t have to be available immediately to tell us about your experience and interest. If the current vacancies don’t match what you need, registering your details gives us the opportunity to consider you for suitable future roles.

If you’re interested in our plater or welder vacancies, start by opening the relevant job advert. You’ll find the specific responsibilities, requirements and application details for that role.

Before submitting your CV, check that it includes your most recent experience and up-to-date contact details. A clear summary of your practical skills will help our team understand your background. Please include:

• Whether you’re applying as a plater, welder or plater/welder
• Your recent employment and relevant fab shop experience
• The materials, processes and types of fabrication you’ve worked with
• Relevant qualifications and any current codings
• Your location and how far you’re willing to travel
• Your availability or notice period

If you have a question before applying, contact the team through our website. We’ll help you understand the next step.

You may know someone whose contract is finishing, a former colleague looking for a change or a skilled friend who is ready for their next opportunity. Please share this post or pass on the relevant vacancy link so they can explore the roles and contact us directly.

We’re ready to speak to experienced platers and welders about fab shop opportunities across the area. If you take pride in your work, bring relevant practical experience and want to discuss your next move, we’d like to hear from you.