Plater Advanced - Bridgwater

Plater Advanced - Bridgwater

Date: 2026-09-29

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, GB, TA6 3

Interest Registration Deadline: 2026-12-28T19:00:54.147

About The Role

This advert is to register your interest for future Plater positions expected to become available at HPC within Special Projects. Altrad are currently looking for an experienced Plater to join the team at Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom for the ongoing project within Special Projects. This role will involve working 10:15-hour shifts on a 10/4 shift pattern, with start date to be confirmed. The position is paid under ECSA agreements, with lodge and travel paid where applicable. Pay rate: £29.34 basic/h. Possible opportunity to work on a non-working day at OT rates. Overtime will not come into effect until your first full working week.

Key Accountabilities

• To ascertain job requirements from drawings or other specifications.


• To mark out and develop profiles on plate, structural steelwork and pipework.


• To produce templates for marking and/or drilling.


• To produce angled fabrications using bending or folding machinery.


• To form rolled steel sections using section rolling machinery.


• To set out plate work for structural steelwork fabrication.


• To produce and install structural steelwork fabrications.


• To produce and install plate work assemblies of square, rectangular, cylindrical or conical form.


• To produce and install heavy steelwork beams or sections.


• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship within a related engineering or engineering construction environment.


• Experience working within the Engineering Construction Industry on large capital plant such as thermal and nuclear power stations, oil refineries, petrochemical installations, industrial process installations and oil rigs etc.

Key Qualifications

• Full Apprenticeship in relevant or related trade and/or a Vocational Qualification at L3 (NVQ/QCF/RQF) from a recognised Awarding Body (ECITB/EAL) OR Ace Card or equivalent in Fabricating Steel Structures or Fabrication & Welding


• Trained to CITB Standards or OPITO.


• Minimum 2 (two) years general site experience on a Petro Chemical Site or similar establishment.


• CCNSG Safety Passport


• A minimum of 2 years' experience in plating disciplines i.e fabrication of plate and steelwork.

About Us

At Altrad, our people create endless opportunities. We are the leading provider of support services transforming our nations critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably. With over 16,000 talented people across our region, we provide the full spectrum of critical services including consulting, design, engineering, construction, asset life optimisation through to decommissioning, for industries both onshore and offshore.

Why Join Altrad at Hinkley Point C

• Be part of a major UK nuclear new-build programme in Somerset


• Gain hands-on site experience within a large-scale alliance delivery model


• Structured graduate development programme with mentoring and professional support


• Competitive salary and benefits package


• A professional, collaborative and safety-driven working environment

Additional Information

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our people.

Inclusivity Statement

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage - including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We're happy to discuss what would help you take part fully.

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About The Role This advert is to register your interest for future Plater positions expected to become available at HPC within Special Projects. Altrad are currently looking for an experienced Plater to join the team at Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom for the ongoing project within Special Projects. This role will involve working 10:15-hour shifts on a 10/4 shift pattern, with start date to be confirmed. The position is paid under ECSA agreements, with lodge and travel paid where applicable. Pay rate: £29.34 basic/h. Possible opportunity to work on a non-working day at OT rates. Overtime will not come into effect until your first full working week. Key Accountabilities: To ascertain job requirements from drawings or other specifications. To mark out and develop profiles on plate, structural steelwork and pipework. To produce templates for marking and/or drilling. To produce angled fabrications using bending or folding machinery. To form rolled steel sections using
section rolling machinery. To set out plate work for structural steelwork fabrication. To produce and install structural steelwork fabrications. To produce and install plate work assemblies of square, rectangular, cylindrical or conical form. To produce and install heavy steelwork beams or sections Completion of a recognized apprenticeship within a related engineering or engineering construction environment. Experience working within the Engineering Construction Industry on large capital plant such as thermal and nuclear power stations, oil refineries, petrochemical installations, industrial process installations and oil rigs etc Key Qualifications: Full Apprenticeship in relevant or related trade and/or a Vocational Qualification at L3 (NVQ/QCF/RQF) from a recognised Awarding Body (ECITB/EAL) OR Ace Card or equivalent in Fabricating Steel Structures or Fabrication & Welding Trained to CITB Standards or OPITO. Minimum 2 (two) years general site experience on a Petro Chemical Site
similar establishment CCNSG Safety Passport A minimum of 2 years' experience in plating disciplines i.e fabrication of plate and steelwork #LI-DNP About Us At Altrad, our people create endless opportunities. We are the leading provider of support services transforming our nations critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably. With over 16,000 talented people across our region, we provide the full spectrum of critical services including consulting, design, engineering, construction, asset life optimisation through to decommissioning, for industries both onshore and offshore. Why Join Altrad at Hinkley Point C Be part of a major UK nuclear new-build programme in Somerset Gain hands-on site experience within a large-scale alliance delivery model Structured graduate development programme with mentoring and professional support Competitive salary and benefits package A professional, collaborative and safety-driven working environment As an employer, we are
committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our people. Inclusivity Statement We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage - including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We're happy to discuss what would help you take part fully. #J-18808-Ljbffr