Plater

Framatome; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Framatome UK is hiring a Plater for Bridgwater to join our Hinkley Point C team. You will follow documented procedures to cut, fit and weld plate metal, reading CAD drawings and maintaining tooling in a production setting.

You will work under supervision with a focus on safety, quality records, and compliant methods, attending safety briefings and toolbox talks as part of daily site activity.

Qualifications

• Time served / apprenticeship trained is required.
• Experience with fabrication of stainless-steel equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed CAD drawings.
• Experience in a production/engineering environment.
• Experience supervising site activities and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations.
• Demonstrates teamwork and calmness under pressure.
• Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviours when necessary.
• Training: Level 3 Apprenticeship or equivalent level in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Adhering to weld procedures and quality records.
• Cutting, shaping and joining plate metal.
• Maintaining equipment and tools for assembly/welding/calibration.
• Working from detailed engineering drawings.
• Be familiar with Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Permits to Work.
• Attend HSE training and meetings as required.
• Lead Toolbox Talks and participate in safety briefings.
• Ensure tools and materials meet HSE requirements.
• Ensure work is supported by appropriate method statements and permits and report incidents.

Skills

Time served / apprentice trained

Stainless-steel fabrication

Read CAD drawings

Production & engineering environment

Supervise site activities

Health & safety regulations

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Challenge unacceptable behaviours

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Plating, Fabrication, Welding, Structural Steelwork or Shipbuilding

Time served / apprenticeship trained

NVQ Level 3 Occupational Work Supervision (desirable)

City & Guilds Medium Confined Space Level 2 (desirable)

Tools

CITB Operatives Test

Job description

P - PRODUCTION - P4 - Manufacturing Management and generalist

Job Opening Title

Plater

Job type

Fixed term

Energise Your Career with Framatome UK – Powering a Safer, Smarter Nuclear FutureFramatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 22,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already over 500 strong — and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry.Now's your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition — where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.

What are we hiring for?

We are seeking a Plater to join our team in Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater to ensure product is delivered in line with the documented procedures and standards.

What will you be doing?

Within this position you will be responsible for:

• Adhering to weld procedures, relevant quality procedures and assist with quality records and documentation
• Cutting, shaping and joining plate metal
• Maintaining equipment and small tools for assembly / welding / calibration
• Working from detailed engineering drawings
• Be suitably familiar with the contents of this Risk Assessment and Method Statements and Permit to Work
• Attending any HSE training, meetings, etc. as requested.
• Attending, participate in and periodically lead Toolbox Talks.
• Ensuring that tools, equipment and materials brought into and used in the area are fully checked and are compliant with HSE requirements.
• Ensuring that no work is carried out unless supported by the relevant specific Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Work Permits.
• Ensuring that all incidents and near misses are reported

Profile

What are we looking for?

• Be time served / apprentice trained
• Experience in fabrication of Stainless-steel equipment
• Read and understand detailed CAD drawings
• Used to working in a production and engineering environment
• Experience of supervising site activities and subcontractors
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations
• Team working ability
• Works calmly under pressure
• Challenges what is considered unacceptable behaviours

Training and development expectations:

• Level 3 Apprenticeship in Plating, Fabrication, Welding, Structural Steelwork or Shipbuilding
• Time served / apprenticeship trained
• CITB Operatives Test
• City & Guilds Medium Confined Space Level 2 (desirable)
• NVQ Level 3 Occupational Work Supervision (desirable)

What's in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave

Job location

United Kingdom, Bridgwater

Job location (site)

Bridgwater (UK)

Job family

Standard

Minimum level of education required

Non-Degree Program

Minimum level of experience required

Early career

General information

Legal company

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome.Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI - 19.5%).