Platers

Framatome SAS; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global nuclear energy company seeks Platers in the Bridgwater area to mark out, fabricate, and weld components. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication and experience with welding techniques and fabrication drawings. The role involves strict adherence to health and safety standards while performing duties. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £28.18 plus benefits including annual leave, pension contributions, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

5% employer pension contribution

Access to training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential experience with TIG/MIG/MAG tack welding.
• Ability to read and understand detailed CAD drawings.
• Time-served/apprentice trained or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Mark out and fabricate complex fabrications competently.
• Tack weld components using TIG.
• Interpret detailed engineering drawings.

Skills

TIG/MIG/MAG tack welding

Fabrication drawing interpretation

Calibrating measuring equipment

Working in engineering environments

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication

City & Guilds Medium Confined Space Level 2

Job description

Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, designing, building, and maintaining nuclear power plants. The Installed Base Business Unit supports operating nuclear plants, new builds, and decommissioning projects across a portfolio of 380 reactors worldwide.

Reference number

2025-23084

Publication date

12/9/2025

Job details

Category

P - PRODUCTION - P4C - Welding assembling

Job Opening Title

Platers

Job type

Non fixed term

Job location

United Kingdom, Bridgwater (Hinkley Point C)

Job family

Standard

Minimum level of education required

Non-Degree Program

Minimum level of experience required

Early career

Responsibilities

• Mark out and fabricate complex fabrications competently.
• Tack weld components using TIG.
• Interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Follow fabrication processes, quality procedures and maintain accurate quality records.
• Maintain equipment and small tools for assembly and tack welding.
• Ensure all measuring equipment is calibrated.

Detailed QHSE responsibilities

• Ensure work is performed safely and in compliance with HSE requirements.
• Be familiar with Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Permit to Work.
• Attend required HSE training, meetings and toolbox talks.
• Check that tools, equipment and materials comply with HSE standards.
• Verify that work is supported by the relevant Method Statements and permits.
• Conduct periodic HSE inspections and report incidents and near misses.

Profile

• NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication (or equivalent).
• City & Guilds Medium Confined Space Level 2 – desirable.
• Fundamental understanding of fabrication drawings.
• Experience with TIG/MIG/MAG tack welding.
• Time‑served/apprentice trained or equivalent experience.
• Experience plating stainless‑steel / carbon steel structures.
• Ability to read and understand detailed CAD drawings.
• Experience working in a production and engineering environment.
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations.

Salary and benefits

• Hourly rate of £28.18 plus allowances and overtime (ECSA agreement).
• 25 days annual leave per year.
• 5% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice) – 1% minimum employee.
• Professional body membership (1 per year).
• Access to training and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix.

Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.