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Plater

Framatome


Job Location:

Bridgwater - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 17 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

General information
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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 Framatomes customers supply ever cleaner safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at 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
Publication date
8/18/2026
Category

P - PRODUCTION - P4 - Manufacturing Management and generalist

Job Opening Title

Plater

Job type

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 worlds nuclear fleet. With 22000 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.

Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%) were driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK our team is already over 500 strong and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry.

Nows your chance to join a company thats shaping the energy transition where your expertise will matter your growth will be supported and your work will help power generations to come.

Job description

What are we hiring for

We are seeking a Plater to join our team in Hinkley Point C Bridgwater to ensure product is delivered in line with the documented procedures and standards.


What will you be doing

Within this position you will be responsible for:

  • Adhering to weld procedures relevant quality procedures and assist with quality records and documentation
  • Cutting shaping and joining plate metal
  • Maintaining equipment and small tools for assembly / welding / calibration
  • Working from detailed engineering drawings
  • Be suitably familiar with the contents of this Risk Assessment and Method Statements and Permit to Work
  • Attending any HSE training meetings etc. as requested.
  • Attending participate in and periodically lead Toolbox Talks.
  • Ensuring that tools equipment and materials brought into and used in the area are fully checked and are compliant with HSE requirements.
  • Ensuring that no work is carried out unless supported by the relevant specific Method Statements Risk Assessments and Work Permits.
  • Ensuring that all incidents and near misses are reported
Profile

What are we looking for

  • Be time served / apprentice trained
  • Experience in fabrication of Stainless-steel equipment
  • Read and understand detailed CAD drawings
  • Used to working in a production and engineering environment
  • Experience of supervising site activities and subcontractors
  • Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations
  • Team working ability
  • Works calmly under pressure
  • Has a questioning attitude
  • Challenges what is considered unacceptable behaviours

Training and development expectations:

  • Level 3 Apprenticeship in Plating Fabrication Welding Structural Steelwork or Shipbuilding
  • Time served / apprenticeship trained
  • CITB Operatives Test
  • CCSNG & NVQ Level 3 ACE Card (Blue)
  • City & Guilds Medium Confined Space Level 2 (desirable)
  • NVQ Level 3 Occupational Work Supervision (desirable)
Benefits

Whats in it for you

  • 25 days annual leave
Job location

United Kingdom Bridgwater

Job location (site)

Bridgwater (UK)

Job family

Standard

Applicant criteria
Minimum level of education required

Non-Degree Program

Minimum level of experience required

Early career

Employment level

Non cadre


About Company

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Framatome’s teams design and build nuclear power plants, present at every stage of the process on all types of reactor technologies.

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