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Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome.
Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).
Reference number
2026-26602
Publication date
6/3/2026
Job details
Category
SC - SUPPLY CHAIN - SCB - SUPPLY CHAIN
Job Opening Title
Metrology/Calibration Technician
Job type
Non fixed term
BU description
Energise Your Career with Framatome UK – Powering a Safer, Smarter Nuclear Future
Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.
Now's your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition — where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.
Framatome is one the main contractors for the construction of Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant, overseeing the design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of primary circuit components.
Based on Hinkley Point Construction Site
Job description
Manage the fleet of calibrated tools at HPC site, including :
• Manage the signing out of tools, ensuring accurate data entry including FUD and operation numbers for full traceability.
• Maintain up-to-date records of all issued tools and associated certificates.
• Conduct regular stock checks to ensure tool availability.
• Organise tools systematically on racking for efficient access and inventory control.
• Create tool batches to ensure sufficient calibrated tools are always available.
• Ensure all failed or uncalibrated tools are securely stored and clearly labelled with “not calibrated” stickers.
• Test torque wrenches and complete pre-issue paperwork prior to release.
• Collect tools requiring recalibration and coordinate their shipment and documentation updates.
• Notify relevant teams of any failed tools and trace previous usage.
• Maintain copies of calibration certificates and issue certificates when tools are signed out.
• Create and assign 98 numbers for newly purchased tools.
• Liaise with Trescal/Chalon and other calibration providers regarding queries and errors.
• Record and update all calibration information in coswin and excel databases.
• On receipt of calibrated tools, verify certificates for accuracy and completeness.
• Create the coswin front for each tool.
• Apply the appropriate green/gold calibration stickers.
• Record any failed or disposed tools and ensure coswin is updated accordingly
• Escort Trescal driver from south plaza to the HHA building-HHA building to south plaza.
• Ensure all tools on the trescal consolidated packing list are present when returned back from calibration.
• Distribute relevant calibration certification documents to the quality and surveillance departments on request.
Profile
Experienced person in calibration, used to manage a fleet of tools
Experience in working with Framatome Chalon calibration department (IB) and knowledge in COSWIN software (training will be provided in France)
Knowledge of installation activities will be beneficial
Benefits
25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days
8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
Individual and family private health care
Dental insurance for individual
Cashplan – Level 2 cover
Life assurance (4x salary)
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
Income Protection
Professional Body Membership
Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
Babbel – learn a new language
Generous family leave
Working site allowance
Job location
Job location
United Kingdom, Bridgwater
Job location (site)
Hinkley Point C
Travel
No
Job family
Standard
Applicant criteria
Minimum level of education required
Associates
Minimum level of experience required
Early career
Employment level
Non cadre
Extra informations
Background checking required ?
Yes