Plater Supervisor

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.

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 )

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.

Ponticelli UK, based in Aberdeen, is a leading engineering, construction, and maintenance services Provider. Their expertise spans from pre-feed engineering to project completion. They prioritise sustainability, ensuring a long-term future for employees, clients, and partners. With a focus on safety and performance, Ponticelli UK manages projects across various sectors, including oil and gas, petrochemical, and Renewable energy. Their services cover the entire lifecycle of industrial facilities, from engineering and construction to ongoing maintenance. Explore their range of offerings and discover how they contribute to industrial performance and efficiency.

Ponticelli UK also collaborates with consortium partners Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services and Semco Maritime to bring PBS to the UK market.

"Connected Competence is an industry-led initiative which demonstrates a clear commitment to improving safety, as well as increasing the mobility and transferability of a safe, skilled, and productive workforce. We are a Connected Competence employer.

The Disability Confident scheme supports our efforts in equality, diversity, and inclusivity, and demonstrates our commitment to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. "