Plater, Chargehand or Supervisor

On-site in Bristol·Full-time·Added today (last checked 11 Nov)

Amentum

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Bristol
Contract: Full-time

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Relevant experience as a Plater, Fabricator, or Heavy Fabrication Tradesperson.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and fabrication specifications.
Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, structural steelwork, and platework.
High standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong commitment to health and safety.
CCNSG Safety Passport
NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent in Plating, Fabrication, or Engineering.

The role

The successful candidates will be responsible for the fabrication, assembly, and installation of metal components and structures while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

What you'll do

Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and fabrication details.
Mark out, cut, shape, and assemble steel plate and structural sections.
Manufacture and fit fabrication components to required tolerances.
Work with welding and fabrication teams to complete projects on time.
Carry out quality inspections and ensure compliance with project specifications.
Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Lead, coordinate and manage a team of craft trades on site.
Allocate daily workloads and monitor progress.
Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to agreed deadlines.
Support the development of apprentices and less experienced personnel.
Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality.
Act as the primary point of contact for operational and technical issues on site.
Supervise and manage fabrication and plating activities across projects.
Plan labour, materials, equipment, and resources.
Conduct toolbox talks, site briefings, and safety inspections.
Monitor productivity, quality, and project progress.
Liaise with project managers, clients, engineers, and subcontractors.
Ensure compliance with company procedures, industry standards, and client requirements.
Drive continuous improvement and promote a positive safety culture.

Additional Requirements for Chargehand & Supervisor Roles

Previous experience leading teams in a fabrication or engineering environment.
LATS, SSSTS, SMSTS, or IOSH Managing Safely.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Ability to plan workloads and manage resources effectively.
Proven ability to deliver work safely, on time, and to budget.

About Amentum

Industry: Defence Engineering and Mission Support
Employees: 50,000
Headquarters: Chantilly, Virginia, USA

In their own words

About the company & team

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

Due to continued growth and an increasing workload, we are looking to recruit experienced Platers, Plating Chargehands, and Plating Supervisors to join our skilled fabrication and engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals to work on a wide range of structural steel, heavy fabrication, process plant, water, utilities, infrastructure, and industrial engineering projects. Whether you are an experienced Plater looking to advance your career or an established Chargehand or Supervisor seeking a new challenge, we would like to hear from you.

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.

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