A NEW manufacturing and office facility has opened in Bridgwater, providing 150 new jobs for the local economy.  

BGEN, one of the UK’s largest engineering companies specialising in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, is behind the new 5545 square foot purpose-built facility. It is located at Carnival Way, close to Junction 24 of the M5 motorway, and 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.

The new manufacturing facility will bring 150 job opportunities across health and safety, planning, project management and quality control at the site.

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.

Senior Project Manager at BGEN, David Blackburn, said: “In recent times the business has expanded significantly as we continue to help deliver major energy security and transition projects across the UK.”

“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.”

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.