General information
Position description
Function
Onshore – Asset
Job title
Plater Supervisor
Job description
We are currently seeking candidates for 2 year fixed term positions at Hinkley Point C location. We would be looking to deploy in January and March 2026.
This role will be responsible for supervising a team of platers to ensure the safe, high-quality, and efficient delivery of fabrication and plating activities in accordance with nuclear safety culture and project requirements at site.
Key Deliverables:
- Champion safety, quality, and productivity within the team, ensuring compliance with all site and nuclear safety standards.
- Allocate tasks and set team members to work, delivering pre- and post-job briefings and checking understanding.
- Monitor and inspect work to ensure it meets technical specifications, safety, and quality requirements.
- Manage team performance, motivation, and discipline, including timekeeping and welfare.
- Liaise with other teams and supervisors to coordinate activities and resolve technical or logistical issues.
- Ensure the team’s logistical needs are met, including timely provision of drawings, materials, and work instructions.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment, controlling materials, waste, and equipment.
- Provide mentoring and support to team members to develop their capability and understanding.
- Report progress, hazards, incidents, and non-conformances promptly to the Plater Superintendent and relevant stakeholders.
Profile
Qualifications and Work Experience:
Essential: Level 3 Apprenticeship OR Level 3 Diploma in Plating, Fabrication, Welding, Structural Steelwork, Shipbuilding
Essential: ACE Card Level 3 in Plating (or equivalent)
Essential: CCNSG Safety Passport
Essential: Completion of ILM Level 3 Certificate C&BE (within 6 months of start date upon demonstration of enrolment) OR Completion of Nuclear Engineering Construction Supervisor (NECS) within 4 weeks of start date upon demonstration of booking and CMI Level 3 (following completion of NECS)
Essential: LATS, SSSTS, IOSH Managing Safely (as required by site)
Essential: Experience working on site delivering to safety and quality specifications within the technical area of plating/fabrication.
Essential: Experience supervising a team, with an understanding of the different capabilities required to deliver the activity.
Desirable: Connected Competence (https://connectedcompetence.co.uk/disciplines/)
Job Specific Knowledge:
Essential: Technical competence in plating/fabrication processes and standards.
Essential: Understanding of nuclear safety culture and site-specific requirements.
Essential: Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations relevant to fabrication activities.
Skills:
Essential: Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
Essential: Effective communication and engagement skills
Essential: Attention to detail and commitment to safety
Essential: Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Essential: Ability to build effective relationships and create a positive team environment.
To be considered, candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
Socio-professional category
Employee / Technician / Supervisor
Contract type
2-Fixed Term
Large displacement
No
Position location
Job location
Europe, United Kingdom, Angleterre, South West England
Location
Somerset
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of education required
7- Others
Minimum level of experience required
All levels of experience
