Platers

Bilfinger Berger SE; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is looking for skilled Platers to work on the Hinkley Point C project in Bridgwater. Candidates must hold a Level 3 Apprenticeship or Diploma in relevant fields and CCNSG certification. This permanent role offers a competitive rotation schedule along with allowances and bonuses. Start dates are in January and March 2026.

Benefits

Rate and lodge allowance

Bus allowance

Bonus in line with Site Agreement

Qualifications

• CCNSG required for site access.
• Experience in offshore projects is an advantage.

Skills

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Plating

Fabrication

Welding

Structural Steelwork

Shipbuilding

Metalworking

Education

Minimum Level 3 Diploma in related fields

ACE Card - Level 3 in Plating

Job description

Overview

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs. We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Position

Platers required on Hinkley Point C.

Start dates: January and March 2026.

Employment Type: Permanent. Role: Skilled / Semi-skilled.

Working Conditions

10/4 rotation. Rate, lodge, bus allowance and bonus in line with Site Agreement.

Requirements

• Level 3 Apprenticeship in Plating, Fabrication, Welding, Structural Steelwork, Shipbuilding or Metalworking, or Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Plating, Fabrication, Welding, Structural Steelwork, Shipbuilding or Metalworking (or Minimum Level 6 in the above if apprenticeship/qualification awarded in Scotland), or ACE Card - Level 3 in Plating.
• CCNSG required.

Job Segment

Offshore Oil, Nuclear Engineering, Welding, Fabrication, Metallurgy, Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing.

Contact

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.