Profile Burner
Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Contract or Temp
Closing Date: Apr 15th, 2026
Ref: 1652492
Profile Burner (Oxy-Propane) Location: Teesside
The Opportunity Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting a leading industrial organisation in Teesside with the appointment of an experienced Profile Burner.
This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced steel processing environment, responsible for delivering accurate thermal cutting operations using oxy-propane equipment. You'll play a key role in supporting production output, ensuring materials are cut to specification, safely and efficiently.
This opportunity would suit a skilled operative with a strong background in heavy steel, plate processing, or fabrication environments.
The Role As a Profile Burner, you will be responsible for carrying out precision cutting of steel plate using oxy-propane burning equipment, working from technical drawings and production schedules.
You will work closely with fabrication and production teams to ensure materials are prepared to exact specifications, supporting downstream operations.
Key Responsibilities - Carry out oxy-propane profile burning of steel plate to required dimensions and tolerances
- Interpret engineering drawings, nesting plans and cutting schedules
- Set up and operate profile burning machinery and associated equipment
- Ensure all cuts meet quality standards, minimising waste and rework
- Perform visual inspections and basic quality checks on finished materials
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
- Carry out routine equipment checks and report faults or maintenance requirements
- Work collaboratively with production, fabrication and quality teams
- Adhere strictly to all health, safety and environmental procedures
What We're Looking For - Proven experience as a Profile Burner within a heavy steel, fabrication or industrial environment
- Strong hands-on experience with oxy-propane cutting equipment (essential)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Good understanding of plate processing, materials and cutting techniques
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy
- Experience working in high-volume, heavy industrial settings (e.g. steelworks, fabrication shops, shipbuilding, offshore structures)
- Awareness of health & safety practices within heavy industry
Desirable - Experience operating CNC profile burning machines (plasma/oxy-fuel)
- Overhead crane or lifting equipment experience
- Relevant vocational qualifications in fabrication, welding or engineering
What's on Offer - Opportunity to join a well-established and growing industrial operation in Teesside
- Competitive hourly rate / salary (dependent on experience)
- Overtime opportunities (where applicable)
- Long-term career prospects within a stable heavy industry environment
