Platers (2025-23084)

Framatome; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear engineering company in Bridgwater is seeking skilled Platers for its HPC team. Responsibilities include fabricating complex structures and tack welding using TIG techniques, alongside adhering to quality and safety procedures. Qualifications required include NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication and experience with detailed engineering drawings. The successful candidate will join a growing team focused on safety and compliance in nuclear services.

Qualifications

• Competent in marking out and fabricating complex fabrications.
• Experience in TIG/MIG/MAG for tack welding.
• Ability to read and understand detailed CAD drawings.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and tack weld components using TIG.
• Work from detailed engineering drawings.
• Adhere to relevant quality procedures and assist with documentation.

Skills

Tack welding

Fabrication drawings

TIG welding

Health & Safety regulations

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication

City & Guilds Medium Confined Space Level 2

Tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Installed Base BU is in charge for Framatome's nuclear engineering and services for operating nuclear plants, for new build projects and for installations in decommissioning phase.The Installed base BU has more than 60 years of international experience in all types of technologies on more than 380 reactors worldwide.With 4,600 employees in 15 countries, the Installed Base BU has a strong identity and its vision is to:“Deliver innovative products and services by putting our high-level skills to work to guarantee throughout the world a safe and competitive, low carbon source of energy.”Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services.With 14,000 employees worldwide, every day Framatome’s expertise helps its customers improve the safety and performance of their nuclear plants and achieve their economic and societal goals.Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%)In the UK we are currently over 300 strong and our plans are to grow to 400-500 by 2025 through the development our UK nuclear service offerings.Due to our ongoing requirements, we are recruiting for Platers to join our HPC team.Reporting to the Site Manager and Construction Manager, Platers will be required to:* To mark out and fabricate complex fabrications competently* To tack welding of components using TIG* To work from detailed engineering drawings* To adhere to fabrication process and procedures, relevant quality procedures and assist with quality records and documentation for all work carried out* To maintain equipment and small tools for assembly / tack welding* To ensure all measuring equipment is calibrated.**Detailed QHSE responsibilities:*** To never undertake work without first ensuring that means will be in place to guarantee that the work can be done in a safe and compliant manner.* To be suitably familiar with the contents of this Risk* Assessment and Method Statements and Permit to Work* To attend any HSE training, meetings, etc. as requested* To attend, participate in and periodically lead Toolbox Talks* To ensure that tools, equipment and materials brought into and used in the area are fully checked and are compliant with HSE requirements* To ensure that no work is carried out unless supported by the relevant specific Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Work Permits* To carry out periodic HSE inspections in the area* To ensure that all incidents and near misses are reported.To be considered, we require the following qualifications and experience:* NVQ Level 3 In Fabrication (or equivalent) City & Guilds Medium Confined Space Level 2 (desirable) Technical skills:* Fundamental understanding of fabrication drawings;* Experience of TIG/MIG/MAG etc for tack welding;* Be time served / apprentice trained or relevant experience;* Experience in plating of Stainless-steel / Carbon steel structures;* Read and understand detailed CAD drawings;* Used to working in a production and engineering environment;* Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations.**Specialization:** P4C - Welding assembling**Level of education (all)** Non-Degree Program**Place:** United Kingdom, Bridgwater, Hinkley Point C**Employment level:** Cadre**Position under administrative investigation:** Yes