Coded Welder

EDF; Stogursey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF is recruiting experienced Coded Welders for the Hinkley Point C project, a 2-year fixed-term contract starting August 2026. The role requires strong safety mindset and proven welding skills in nuclear/regulatory environments.

Based at Hinkley Point C, the on-site position offers a hands-on opportunity to work to precise drawings, welding procedures and quality standards, with emphasis on safety, documentation and teamwork in a high-risk setting.

Qualifications

• BS EN ISO 9606 coded welding qualification.
• Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Welding/Fabrication or equivalent apprenticeship.
• ACE Card in Welding Pipe or Plate (or equivalent).
• CCNSG Safety Passport.
• Experience performing welding operations to technical specifications in a high-risk or regulated environment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of nuclear safety culture and site requirements.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations on pipework, plate, and structural components to project specifications and nuclear quality standards.
• Interpret and work from technical drawings, welding procedures, and work instructions for correct assembly and fabrication.
• Inspect and verify completed welds for quality, safety, and dimensional compliance, reporting non-conformances.
• Maintain accurate records of welds, consumables, and inspections as required.
• Take part in daily safety briefings, toolbox talks, and pre-job risk assessments.
• Report hazards, incidents, and non-conformances promptly and contribute to investigations.
• Keep the work area organised and safe, promoting operational efficiency.
• Liaise with QA/QC inspectors and other trades to resolve technical queries.
• Follow all site-specific and nuclear safety requirements, including PPE, permit-to-work, and environmental procedures.

Skills

ISO 9606 coded welding

Level 2/3 Welding Diploma

ACE Card (Pipe/Plate)

CCNSG Safety Passport

Nuclear/regulatory exposure

Interpreting drawings

Education

Level 2/3 Diploma in Welding/Fabrication

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Coded Welder
NRL Limited
Hinkley Point C

Summary

We’re looking for experienced Coded Welders to join an exciting project based at Hinkley Point C on a 2-year fixed-term contract starting August 2026. This role is ideal for skilled welders with a strong safety mindset and experience working to nuclear or other highly regulated standards.

Location and Working Pattern
Hinkley Point C site – on-site role.

Client Overview

Our client is a key player in delivering one of the UK’s most significant energy infrastructure projects, ensuring world‑class safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations on pipework, plate, and structural components to project specifications and nuclear quality standards.
• Interpret and work from technical drawings, welding procedures, and work instructions for correct assembly and fabrication.
• Inspect and verify completed welds for quality, safety, and dimensional compliance, reporting any non-conformances.
• Maintain accurate records of welds, consumables, and inspections as required.
• Take part in daily safety briefings, toolbox talks, and pre‑job risk assessments.
• Report hazards, incidents, and non-conformances promptly and contribute to investigations.
• Keep the work area organised and safe, promoting operational efficiency.
• Liaise with QA/QC inspectors and other trades to resolve technical queries.
• Follow all site‑specific and nuclear safety requirements, including PPE, permit-to-work, and environmental procedures.

Must-have Requirements

• BS EN ISO 9606 Coded Welding Qualification.
• Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Welding/Fabrication or equivalent apprenticeship.
• ACE Card in Welding Pipe or Plate (or equivalent).
• CCNSG Safety Passport.
• Experience performing welding operations to technical specifications in a high-risk or regulated environment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of welding processes, materials, and quality standards.
• Knowledge of nuclear safety culture and site requirements.
• Effective teamwork, communication, and attention to detail.
• Right to work in the UK.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Why Join Us?

For more than 60 years, nuclear power stations in the UK have been quietly keeping Britain fuelled with massive amounts of home‑grown energy.

Our teams up and down the country are proudly continuing to serve the nation – but they also have an eye on the future.

EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and plans for a new power station at Sizewell C in Suffolk.

Nuclear power is the most reliable, low‑carbon energy source currently available to the UK. EDF is playing a key role in the development of nuclear sites, while Hinkley Point C will provide low‑carbon electricity to meet 7% of the UK demand. The project is already making a positive impact on the local and national economy as well as boosting skills and education.

We’re not just building new nuclear power stations. We’re developing careers, upskilling generations and creating thousands of employment and apprenticeship opportunities across a variety of skills areas.

It takes a special kind of person to work in the nuclear energy industry and although we have thousands of them there’s always a need for more.

Our industry has a mind‑boggling range of opportunities and more jobs, and in more places, than you might think. But it’s also an industry which is changing.

We’re a responsible business and proud to be Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity. With size, age and experience, we believe we can do even more.