Pipe welders - Nuclear

Employment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear sector is recruiting experienced Pipe Welders for a long-term role at their new facility in Deeside. The position involves TIG welding on precision fabrications, focusing on quality and safety. Benefits include competitive hourly pay, premium overtime rates, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Premium overtime rates

Uncapped bonus scheme

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proficient in TIG (GTAW) Pipe Welding.
• Experience in highly regulated industries preferred.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Weld carbon and stainless-steel pipes/spools for nuclear installation.
• Ensure all welds meet quality standards through inspections.
• Collaborate with team to meet production targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Communication skills

Education

6G welding certification (preferred)

Job description

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.

£24.00 per hour (PAYE) + Overtime

Working hours: Monday-Thursday: 07:30-15:30, Friday: 07:30-12:30

The Role:

The roles involves welding carbon and stainless-steel pipe and pipe spools at various stages of manufacture, destined for installation on an nuclear site.

All work is quality-checked through both visual and NDT inspections, so attention to detail and a high personal standards 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

You will be part of a skilled team of welders, fabricators, and operators committed to delivering high-quality work. All welds are visually and NDT inspected, so a strong quality mindset and high standards are essential.

Weld Test:
* 6G Pipe weld test on carbon and stainless steel (TIG) on 2" & 4" diameter pipe.

Working Hours:
* Monday-Thursday: 07:30-15:30
* Friday: 07:30-12:30

What We Offer:
* £24.00 per hour (PAYE)
* 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

Join a professional, friendly team in a modern facility, purpose-built to support the demands of high-integrity welding work within Nuclear.

Click apply now or contact Dean Carthy at Employment Solutions for further details.