Pipe Welder

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

4-day week

Enhanced overtime

Job security

Three days off per week

Job summary

AA Euro Group is recruiting Industrial Welders for the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station project. You will weld to exacting standards, perform pre-work checks, manage consumables and ensure safety during welding operations.

The role demands TIG & MMA expertise, experience in relevant sectors, and proper welding qualifications. The package includes a competitive rate, a 4-day week, enhanced overtime, and a comprehensive benefits plan.

Qualifications

• Proficient in TIG and MMA welding processes.
• Experience in Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / Thermal / Nuclear sectors.
• Experience welding carbon steel and stainless steels.
• Recognised welding apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Hold ECITB related welding qualifications or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations to required quality standards.
• Conduct basic pre-work welding equipment checks.
• Control welding consumables after issue.
• Be aware of welding acceptance standards.
• Manage welding fumes to protect self and others.
• Weld high integrity piping and structural steel.

Skills

TIG welding

MMA welding

Welding to quality standards

Nuclear/industrial welding

Welding stainless steels

Education

Welding apprenticeship or equivalent

BTEC/C&G/ECITB Level 2 or 3

ISO 9606-1 welder qualifications

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

For further information on this role please contact Rafal Kantyka.