Framatome are continuing their growth in the UK and currently recruiting for a number of Platers to be based on site at Hinkley Point C. 

All positions are permanent. 

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.

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.

With 14,000 employees worldwide, and over 300 strong in the UK, our plans are to grow to 400-500 by 2025 through the development our UK nuclear service offerings.

Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (75.5%), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%) and Assystem (5%).

For this role we are offering an hourly rate of £24.38 p/h, plus benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 25 days annual leave per year + statutory bank holidays
  
  
• 8% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice)
  
  
• Travel and accommodation allowance
  
  
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
  
  
• Plus more including access to training and development opportunities.

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.