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

RSW are seeking experienced Platers to join their client in the Somerset area.

Excellent pay rates... RSW are offering a competitive pay rate and an exceptional benefits.

The Role

Play a pivotal role in building the UK's clean energy future.

Collaborating effectively to deliver complex piping and cabling systems.

Translate engineering documents into fabrication plans, selecting necessary tools and equipment.

Cut, shape, and assemble steel plates and components.

Install and join plate and structural materials.

Perform burning, grinding, and other fabrication tasks.

Complete tasks set by supervisors and ensure work meets or exceeds contract specifications.

Working Pattern & Package

10/4 shift rotation

10.5-hour days

Daily Travel Allowance – distance dependent

£28.18 per hour plus overtime at 1.4 / 1.8 (ECSA Agreement)

10% hourly bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Accommodation allowance £355.67 per week and monthly periodic travel

Aligned with HPC ECSA Agreement

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication or an equivalent Time-served / apprentice trained (essential) CITB/CCNSG Operatives Test (essential)

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

Working to 0.5 mm tolerances on a Nuclear New Build project. This is not an environment for generalists learning on the job. We require experienced Platers who understand the work and the standards expected

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