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Taunton, Somerset County, TA1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-18
Listing for:
Recruitment Solutions Workforce Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-18
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Fabrication, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
RSW are seeking experienced Platers to join their client in Hinckley Point
Working Pattern & Package
* 10/4 shift rotation
* 10.5-hour days
* Daily Travel Allowance – distance dependent
* £29.34 per hour plus overtime at 1.4 / 1.8 (ECSA Agreement)
* Nights have a 22.5% premium £35.94
* 10% hourly bonus
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Accommodation allowance and monthly periodic travel
* Aligned with HPC ECSA Agreement
HPC Main Site | Permanent
* Mark out and fabricate complex stainless steel framework and liner plates to tight tolerances
* Read, interpret and work directly from detailed engineering and CAD drawings
* Carry out fabrication, assembly & fit-up in accordance with approved fabrication procedures
* Support on-site installation activities, including alignment and adjustment of fabricated components
* Interface with Supervisors, Construction Management and Engineering to resolve fabrication and installation issues
* Inspect, maintain and correctly use tools, equipment and calibrated measuring devices
* Complete quality documentation and support QA records for all works carried out
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping and site discipline in line with nuclear safety requirements
* Operate safely and effectively within a live, multi-discipline, safety-critical construction environment
HSE / QHSE Responsibilities
* Work strictly in accordance with RAMS, Method Statements and Permit to Work systems
* Ensure work is only undertaken where safe systems, controls and authorisations are in place
* Be familiar with and comply with site permits and access requirements
* Attend and actively participate in HSE briefings, training and site meetings
* Lead and contribute to Toolbox Talks and POWRA’s as required
* Carry out area safety inspections and equipment compliance checks
* Promptly report all incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions
* Demonstrate a strong safety culture, challenging unsafe acts and conditions where observed
Experience & Skills
Time-served / apprentice-trained Plater (NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication or equivalent)
Extensive experience in heavy fabrication and site-based construction environments
Proven capability fabricating and installing complex stainless steel and carbon steel structures
Strong ability to read, interpret and work from detailed engineering and CAD drawings
Experienced in fit-up, alignment and on-site adjustment of fabricated components
Sound understanding of fabrication processes, tolerances and quality requirements
Confident completing quality documentation and supporting QA / inspection records
Strong working knowledge of RAMS, Permit to Work systems and site controls
Used to working safely around cranes, MEWPs, lifting operations and heavy plant
High standard of housekeeping and site discipline in safety-critical environments
Able to identify constructability or quality issues and raise them through site channels
Adaptable to changing work fronts, priorities and programme demands
Reliable, safety-focused team player with clear and effective communication skills
The project operates to ±0.5 mm tolerances on a Nuclear New Build facility. As such, we require skilled, time-served Platers with proven experience. This is not an environment for generalists or individuals learning on the job.
Qualifications
Must hold a full Level 3 apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in in Plating, Fabrication
Must have a CCNSG Safety Passport
Additional Information / Benefits
Accommodation allowance: £355.67
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