Pipe Welders - Nuclear

Employment Solutions Ltd; Copythorne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is seeking experienced Pipe Welders for a permanent position in Deeside, UK. The role offers a competitive pay of £24.00 per hour, with opportunities for premium overtime and an uncapped bonus scheme. Responsibilities include welding carbon and stainless-steel pipes for the nuclear energy sector, adhering to strict quality standards. Candidates should be proficient in TIG welding and have an attention to detail. This is a long-term opportunity to work in a modern facility focused on safety and efficiency.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Premium overtime rates

Uncapped bonus scheme

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience preferred in highly regulated industries like nuclear, oil & gas, or aerospace.
• Willing to complete BPSS screening.
• Valid CITB/CSCS safety passport preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welding carbon and stainless-steel pipe and spools for nuclear installation.
• Ensure work meets quality standards through visual and NDT inspections.
• Manage workload to meet production targets.

Skills

Proficient in TIG (GTAW) pipe welding

Attention to detail

Strong focus on quality and safety

Good communication skills

Ability to manage workload

Education

6G welding certs (BS 4872, ASME IX, ISO 9606)

Job description

We have excellent permanent opportunities for Pipe Welders based in Deeside.

Paying £24.00 per hour (PAYE) + Overtime paid at 1.4 and 1.8 and offering achievable productivity bonuses. (Weekly pay!)

We are recruiting experienced Pipe Welders to join our team at a state‑of‑the‑art, newly established manufacturing facility in Deeside.

This new site has been designed to support high‑spec fabrication work for the nuclear energy sector, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and efficiency.

This is a long‑term, permanent opportunity to work on precision fabrications for some of the most highly regulated environments in the UK.

Role

The role involves welding carbon and stainless‑steel pipe and pipe spools at various stages of manufacture, destined for installation on a nuclear site.

All work is quality‑checked through both visual and NDT inspections, so attention to detail and a high personal standard of workmanship are essential.

Key Requirements

• Proficient in TIG (GTAW) pipe welding.
• Welders with current / previous 6G welding certs on TIG (GTAW) – either BS 4872, ASME IX or ISO 9606 is preferred but not essential as suitable candidates will be given a weld test.
• Experience is preferred working in highly regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, oil & gas, aerospace).
• Strong focus on quality and safety.
• Computer literate with good communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage workload and meet production targets.

Weld Test

• 6G pipe weld test on carbon and stainless steel (TIG) on 2" diameter pipe.

Working Hours

• Monday–Thursday: 07:00‑15:30 and Friday: 07:00‑12:30.
• Overtime paid at premium rates.

What We Offer

• £24.00 per hour (PAYE) – Now we can offer weekly pay!
• Premium overtime rates.
• Uncapped bonus scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK.
• Willing to complete BPSS screening.
• Valid CITB/CSCS safety passport is preferred but not essential.

Apply now and join a professional, friendly team in a modern facility, purpose‑built to support the demands of high‑integrity welding work within Nuclear.

Contact Dean Carthy at ES Recruit if you have any queries.