Plater

Are you an experienced Plater, ready for your next adventure?

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