Pipe Welder

AA Euro Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation allowance per shift

Milestone bonus

Sick pay

4-day work week

Contributory pension

Job summary

AA Euro Group is recruiting Industrial Welders (TIG & MMA) for the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station Project. You will perform welding operations to exacting standards, manage equipment checks, and control consumables to ensure quality and safety on a major UK infrastructure project.

Expect a 4-day week with enhanced overtime, competitive pay in line with ECSA rates, a generous holiday allowance, and contributory pension.

Qualifications

• Proficient with TIG and MMA welding processes.
• Knowledge of welding acceptance standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations to required quality standard.
• Conduct basic pre-work welding equipment checks.
• Control welding consumables after issue.
• Be aware of welding acceptance standards.

Skills

TIG welding

MMA welding

Welding to quality standards

NDE knowledge (MT, PT, RT, UT)

Safety awareness

ECITB Level 2/3 Welding & Fabrication

ECITB Skills Test

Education

Welding apprenticeship or equivalent

BTEC/C&G/SEGS/ECITB Welding & Fabrication Level 2 or 3

Tools

TIG welding equipment

Job description

AA Euro Group has been retained by its client to recruit Industrial Welders (TIG & MMA) for Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station Project!

Are you an experienced Welder ready for your next adventure? This is your chance to contribute to the construction of the UK's first-ever 3rd generation nuclear power plant, shaping a sustainable future.

Do you want to join one of Europe's largest infrastructure projects at Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station?

JOB DETAILS

What is in it for me?

Want the biggest Projects? Want a 4-day week? Want ECSA pay rates? Want enhanced overtime? Want job security? Want a better work-life balance? Want three days off? JOB DONE!

We are offering a competitive salary in line with ECSA pay rates and an exceptional benefits package that includes a generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme, and more. With a 4-day week and enhanced overtime, you will have the stability you need to thrive.

The Role

• To perform welding operations to the required quality standard.
• Perform basic pre-work welding equipment checks.
• Control of welding consumables after issue.
• Awareness of the required welding acceptance standards.
• Management and control of welding fumes to self and others.
• Welding of high integrity piping and structural steel.

Requirements:

• Proficient with Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) and Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding processes.
• Previous experience in Oil & Gas/Petrochemical/Thermal/ Nuclear Sectors
• Previous experience in the welding of Super-Duplex Stainless Steel (desirable).
• Previous experience in the welding of Carbon Steel, Low-Alloy Steel and Austenitic Stainless Steel materials (essential).
• Recognised welding apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• BTEC/C&G/EAL/SEGS/ECITB Welding & Fabrication Level 2 (or Level 3) or equivalent experience.
• Appropriate ISO 9606-1 welder qualifications.
• CCNSG Safety Passport
• Satisfactory completion of ECITB Skills Test prior to deployment at HPC.
• Knowledge of key welding processes i.e., TIG & MMA (Previous experience in orbital TIG welding is an advantage).
• Basic understanding of the NDE methods to be applied (MT, PT, RT & UT) and how deviations in welding and preparation effect the performance of each method.

Payrates:

• £29.34/hr basic (first 38hours/week)
• £41.08/hr overtimes rate A (after 38 hours/week- starts from Friday Morning until Midday Saturday)
• £52.82 Overtimes rate B ( From Midday Saturday to Sunday 12pm)
• Accommodation allowance: £53.39 per shift/ £373.73/week (tax free)
• Travel Allowance
• Milestone Bonus (up to 10%)
• Sick pay

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a monumental project!

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