Fabricator

Energise Your Career with Framatome UK – Powering a Safer, Smarter Nuclear Future

Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 21,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.

Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong — and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming to reach 600 dedicated professionals in 2026.

Whether you're an experienced Welder, Fabricator, Plater, Inspector, or other skilled trades professional, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects while developing your career within a supportive and growing organisation.

We are seeking 4 Fabricator's to join our team in Avonmouth.

This role will support the delivery of key projects within the nuclear sector, working in a safety-focused environment where quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Fabricator, you will:

Support the delivery of manufacturing scopes of work through fabrication/welding and associated workshop activities ensuring business needs and objectives are satisfied.

• Understand and interpret engineering drawings to produce high-integrity Stainless Steel fabrications within the nuclear sector.
• Promote and maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Attend Daily Action Brief ensuring all daily risks and activities are throroughly understood.
• Provide assistance in the continuous development of fabrication and welding processes / procedures.
• Ensure workshop activities instructed by Workshop Supervisor / Production Manager are completed in accordance with workshop schedule.
• Provide input with internal NCRs and Observations when requested.
• Work closely with other workshop staff i.e. Welders, General Operatives, Storeman, Quality Inspectors.

Comply and align with all risk assessments associated with work undertaken.

Ensure fabrications produced follows standards expected by Framatome Ltd and also in accordance with criteria set by client/customer.

Ensure material traceability is maintained throughout manufacturing processes.

Ensuring workshop welding documentation is completed accurately.

What are we looking for?

We’re interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Proven knowledge and experience of producing Stainless Steel / Carbon Steel weld configurations and material preparation as required.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Competent in reading, understanding and interpreting engineering drawings / weld maps / specifications.
• Experience in working to processes, procedures and specifications.
• Good team working skills.
• Ability to work in a team as well as under own initiative with a can-do attitude.

We recognise that people gain skills and experience through a variety of routes. If you believe you have transferable skills and relevant experience, we'd encourage you to apply.

What's In It For You?

• Nuclear standard training for career progression
• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Individual and family private health care

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