Metrology/Calibration Technician in Bridgwater

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognised 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 20,000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy.

Framatome is one of the main contractors for the construction of Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant, overseeing the design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of primary circuit components.

Job Description:

• Manage the fleet of calibrated tools at HPC site, including:
• Manage the signing out of tools, ensuring accurate data entry including FUD and operation numbers for full traceability.
• Maintain up-to-date records of all issued tools and associated certificates.
• Conduct regular stock checks to ensure tool availability.
• Organise tools systematically on racking for efficient access and inventory control.
• Create tool batches to ensure sufficient calibrated tools are always available.
• Ensure all failed or uncalibrated tools are securely stored and clearly labelled with “not calibrated” stickers.
• Test torque wrenches and complete pre-issue paperwork prior to release.
• Collect tools requiring recalibration and coordinate their shipment and documentation updates.
• Notify relevant teams of any failed tools and trace previous usage.
• Maintain copies of calibration certificates and issue certificates when tools are signed out.
• Create and assign 98 numbers for newly purchased tools.
• Liaise with Trescal/Chalon and other calibration providers regarding queries and errors.
• Record and update all calibration information in coswin and excel databases.
• On receipt of calibrated tools, verify certificates for accuracy and completeness.
• Create the coswin front for each tool.
• Apply the appropriate green/gold calibration stickers.
• Record any failed or disposed tools and ensure coswin is updated accordingly.
• Escort Trescal driver from south plaza to the HHA building-HHA building to south plaza.
• Ensure all tools on the trescal consolidated packing list are present when returned back from calibration.
• Distribute relevant calibration certification documents to the quality and surveillance departments on request.

Profile:

• Experienced person in calibration, used to manage a fleet of tools.
• Experience in working with Framatome Chalon calibration department (IB) and knowledge in COSWIN software (training will be provided in France).
• Knowledge of installation activities will be beneficial.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days).
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice).
• Individual and family private health care.
• Dental insurance for individual.
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Income Protection.
• Professional Body Membership.
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Babbel – learn a new language.
• Generous family leave.
• Working site allowance.

Job Location: United Kingdom, Bridgwater (Hinkley Point C)

Travel: No

Applicant Criteria:

• Minimum level of education required: Associates.
• Minimum level of experience required: Early career.
• Employment level: Non cadre.

Background checking required: Yes