General information
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Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 18,000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome.
Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).
Reference number
2024-19042
Publication date
11/11/2024
Job details
Category
TB - CONSTRUCTION & COMMISSIONING - TB2 - Construction
Job Opening Title
Mechanical Fitter
Job type
Non fixed term
BU description
Installed Base BU is in charge for Framatome's nuclear engineering and services for operating nuclear plants, for new build projects and for installations in decommissioning phase.
The Installed base BU has more than 60 years of international experience in all types of technologies on more than 380 reactors worldwide.
With 4,600 employees in 15 countries, the Installed Base BU has a strong identity and its vision is to: “Deliver innovative products and services by putting our high-level skills to work to guarantee throughout the world a safe and competitive, low carbon source of energy.”
Job description
Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services.
With 14,000 employees worldwide, every day Framatome’s expertise helps its customers improve the safety and performance of their nuclear plants and achieve their economic and societal goals.
Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%)
In the UK we are currently over 300 strong and our plans are to grow to 400-500 by 2025 through the development our UK nuclear service offerings.
Due to ongoing projects and growth, we are looking to recruit a number of Mechanical Fitters for our Hinkley Point C project.
Reporting to the Working Supervisor and overall Site Manager, the Mechanical Fitters will be required to to install, strip out, overhaul and refurbish mechanical equipment, using knowledge of mechanical, metallurgy, and engineering requirements, interpreting GA / CAD and ISO drawings.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Work from detailed engineering drawings
- Adhere to procedures, relevant quality procedures and assist with quality records and documentation
- Maintain equipment and small tools for assembly / calibration
Detailed QHSE responsibilities:
- Never undertake work without first ensuring that means will be in place to guarantee that the work can be done in a safe and compliant manner.
- Be suitably familiar with the contents of the Risk Assessment and Method Statements and Permit to Work
- Attend any HSE training, meetings, etc. as requested.
- Attend & participate in Toolbox Talks.
- Ensure that tools, equipment and materials brought into and used in the area are fully checked and are compliant with HSE requirements.
- Ensure that no work is carried out unless supported by the relevant specific Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Work Permits.
- Ensure that all incidents and near misses are reported
Profile
To be considered, the following qualifications, skills and experience are required:
- NVQ Level 3 or above in relevant mechanical qualification (essential)
- CITB Operatives Test (essential)
- CPCS Slinger / Signaller (desirable)
- City & Guilds Medium Confined Space Level 2 (desirable)
- NVQ Level 3 Occupational Work Supervision (desirable)
- Fundamental understanding of mechanical equipment installation methods.
- Experience with rotating & static equipment
- Experience in skilful, controlled manipulations of small objects & torquing techniques & processes
- Experience of testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning processes
- Read and understand detailed drawings
- Used to working in a construction, production and engineering environment
- Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations
- Team working ability
- Works calmly under pressure
- Has a questioning attitude
- Challenges what is considered unacceptable behaviours
A SAFETY CRITICAL MEDICAL WILL BE REQUIRED FOR CONFINED SPACE ENTRY, WORKING AT HEIGHT AND THE SLIGNER / SIGNALLER FUNCTION WITHIN THE ROLE
Benefits
Rate: £27.12 per hour (ECSA Agreement)
Hours: 38 hours (Overtime available)
Benefits/ allowances: ECSA agreement
Job location
Job location
United Kingdom, Bridgwater
Job location (site)
Hinkley Point C
Job family
Standard
BU (Organization)
IB UK
Applicant criteria
Minimum level of education required
Technical Certificate / Diploma
Minimum level of experience required
Experienced
Employment level
Non cadre
Handled by
Recruiter
Sarah DAVIES
Extra informations
Background checking required ?
Yes