Plater

EDF; Stogursey; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF is seeking experienced platers to join the Hinkley Point C project in Somerset, on-site. You will perform plating and fabrication to project specifications and nuclear safety standards, interpreting drawings and applying technical instructions to produce precise components.

Ideal candidates will have Level 3 qualifications in Plating or related fields, ACE Level 3, CCNSG passport, and proven experience in high-risk environments. Join a team focused on safety, quality, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Apprenticeship or Diploma in Plating, Fabrication, Welding, Structural Steelwork, Shipbuilding or equivalent.
• ACE Card Level 3 in Plating (or equivalent).
• CCNSG Safety Passport.
• Demonstrable fabrication/assembly experience in high-risk environments.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings and specs.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, materials and quality standards.
• Understanding of nuclear safety culture and site requirements.
• Effective teamwork and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plating and fabrication to project specifications and nuclear standards.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Mark out, cut, shape and weld metal components to precise tolerances.
• Inspect and verify completed work for quality and safety; report non-conformances.
• Maintain records for inspections and progress tracking.
• Participate in daily safety briefings and pre-job risk assessments.
• Report hazards and support investigations as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area per site procedures.
• Collaborate with inspectors and other trades to resolve queries.

Skills

Plating experience

Fabrication skills

Nuclear safety

Quality standards

Team player

Drawings interpretation

Right to work UK

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship or Diploma in Plating/Fabrication/Welding

ACE Card Level 3 in Plating

CCNSG Safety Passport

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Summary

We are looking for experienced Platers to join our client’s team at Hinkley Point C in Somerset. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s most significant energy infrastructure projects, working to the highest standards of safety and quality. If you have proven plating and fabrication experience and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you.

Location and Working Pattern

Hinkley Point C, Somerset. On-site role.

Client Overview

Our client is a key player in delivering one of the UK’s most significant energy infrastructure projects, ensuring world-class safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plating and fabrication to project specifications and nuclear quality standards.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings and technical instructions for accurate assembly and fabrication.
• Mark out, cut, shape, and weld metal components to precise dimensions and tolerances.
• Inspect and verify completed work for quality, safety, and compliance, reporting any non-conformances.
• Maintain accurate records where required for inspections and progress tracking.
• Take part in daily safety briefings, toolbox talks, and pre-job risk assessments.
• Report hazards, incidents, and non-conformances promptly and support investigations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, adhering to site safety, PPE, and environmental procedures.
• Work collaboratively with inspectors and other trades to resolve technical queries and support smooth delivery.

Must-have Requirements

• Level 3 Apprenticeship or Diploma in Plating, Fabrication, Welding, Structural Steelwork, Shipbuilding, or equivalent.
• ACE Card Level 3 in Plating (or equivalent).
• CCNSG Safety Passport.
• Demonstrable experience carrying out fabrication and assembly in a high-risk or regulated environment.
• Ability to interpret and work from technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, materials, and quality standards.
• Understanding of nuclear safety culture and site requirements.
• Effective teamwork, communication, and strong attention to detail.
• Right to work in the UK.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Connected Competence accreditation.
• Previous experience on major infrastructure or nuclear projects.
• Additional welding qualifications or fabrication skills.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Why Join Us?

For more than 60 years, nuclear power stations in the UK have been quietly keeping Britain fuelled with massive amounts of home-grown energy.

Our teams up and down the country are proudly continuing to serve the nation – but they also have an eye on the future.

EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and plans for a new power station at Sizewell C in Suffolk.

Nuclear power is the most reliable, low-carbon energy source currently available to the UK. EDF is playing a key role in the development of nuclear sites, while Hinkley Point C will provide low-carbon electricity to meet 7% of the UK demand. The project is already making a positive impact on the local and national economy as well as boosting skills and education.

We’re not just building new nuclear power stations. We’re developing careers, upskilling generations and creating thousands of employment and apprenticeship opportunities across a variety of skills areas.

It takes a special kind of person to work in the nuclear energy industry and although we have thousands of them there’s always a need for more.

Our industry has a mind-boggling range of opportunities and more jobs, and in more places, than you might think. But it’s also an industry which is changing.

We’re a responsible business and proud to be Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity. With size, age and experience, we believe we can do even more.