BGEN opens south west manufacturing and office facility and announces plans to recruit 150 people

BGEN, one of the UK’s largest engineering companies specialising in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, has opened a 5545 square foot office and manufacturing facility in the south west (Bridgwater, Somerset). The move, in conjunction with plans to recruit 150 people to help drive the economy and support the local community, is to help deliver a major electrical and instrumentation project at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.

“In recent times the business has expanded significantly as we continue to help deliver major energy security and transition projects across the UK, says David Blackburn, senior project manager at BGEN. “We’re looking for 150 candidates at all levels to help deliver an £84 million project at Hinkley Point C, including office-based professionals and skilled craftspeople.”

BGEN’s new purpose-built facility at Carnival Way, close to Junction 24 of the M5 motorway, will initially see 40 people based at the Bridgwater site. The manufacturing unit will be used to pre-assemble materials for the Hinkley Point C project, which is set to commence in April 2025. As part of this project, BGEN will design, supply and install the electrical and instrumentation packages for the Unit 1 and Unit 2 Turbine Halls of the nuclear power plant.

150 job opportunities will become available across health and safety, planning, project management and quality control. The business will also be looking for experienced site supervisors, site managers, electricians, welders and scaffolders. BGEN is also looking to future and will train up to ten apprentices during the project – local candidates are encouraged to apply.

Alongside a competitive package, including training and development opportunities, successful candidates will have access to comprehensive wellbeing support including different aspects of emotional, mental and physical health. Craftspeople will also be able to take advantage of the benefits offered to employees through national agreements including the Joint Industry Board (JIB) and the National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry (NAECI).

BGEN currently employs 1500 people across 14 locations in the UK, with regional offices including Barrow-in-Furness, Basildon, Grangemouth, Scunthorpe, Warrington and Widnes.

For further information about BGEN, visit Careers – BGEN (b-gen.co.uk).