Lead Welder - Nuclear, Training & Benefits

Framatome UK; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nuclear training

25 days annual leave

8% pension contribution

Private health care

Job summary

Framatome UK is seeking a Lead Welder to join the Avonmouth team. You will coordinate welding activities, guide welders, ensure high-integrity stainless steel fabrication in a nuclear setting, and uphold strict safety and quality standards.

The role requires knowledge of welding procedures, ISO standards, and the ability to read drawings and weld maps. You will mentor apprentices and contribute to continuous improvement and lean initiatives while maintaining strict traceability and timely

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge and experience in high-integrity Stainless Steel fabrication (essential).
• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent (essential).
• Strong understanding of welding standards, workmanship and quality in regulated manufacturing.
• Experience reading, understanding and interpreting engineering drawings, weld maps, specifications and welding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily welding activities with workshop schedules and priorities.
• Provide technical support on welding methods, sequencing and workmanship standards.
• Weld high-integrity Stainless Steel fabrications to ISO criteria.
• Ensure safety and quality through clean work practices and traceability.
• Mentor and develop welders, share best practices and support skill progression.
• Identify defects, support root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain workshop documentation and support 5S/Lean initiatives.

Skills

Stainless Steel welding

Reading drawings

Team leadership

Welding problem solving

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

ISO 9606-1 qualification

Tools

ISO 15609 welding standard

ISO 5817

Job description

Framatome UK is seeking a Lead Welder to join the Avonmouth team. You will coordinate welding activities, guide welders, ensure high-integrity stainless steel fabrication in a nuclear setting, and uphold strict safety and quality standards.

The role requires knowledge of welding procedures, ISO standards, and the ability to read drawings and weld maps. You will mentor apprentices and contribute to continuous improvement and lean initiatives while maintaining strict traceability and timely