Pipefitter

Babcock International; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Nightshift allowance 22.5%

Enhanced overtime rates

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, seeks experienced pipefitters for the Hinkley Point C project. You will fabricate, assemble, install, and test piping systems on a major UK energy site.

Roles include day and night shifts, with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance with industry standards. Experience in pressure pipe work and nuclear sector projects is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full Level 3 apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pipefitting, Pipework Fabrication, Pipe Welding or Marine Plumbing.
• Experience in TARs, outages, projects, or new builds within an engineering construction site environment, including Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Thermal or Nuclear sectors.
• Must have a CCNSG Safety Passport.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble pipes using specialised tools and techniques.
• Install and secure piping systems according to strict specifications.
• Test and inspect piping for functionality and adherence to standards.
• Prepare work areas, ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Skills

Pressure pipe work fabrication

Nuclear sector project experience

Safety-conscious work practices

Education

Full Level 3 apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pipefitting

Tools

CCNSG Safety Passport

Job description

Role Overview

Play a pivotal role in building the UK's clean energy future. Work within the MEH Alliance, collaborating effectively to deliver complex piping and cabling systems. Fabricate and assemble pipes using specialised tools and techniques. Install and secure piping systems according to strict specifications. Test and inspect piping for functionality and adherence to standards. Prepare work areas, ensuring safety protocols are followed. To assist the Supervisor to ensure that operational methods are employed to carry out the required works.

Key Qualifications

• Manufacture of small and large bore pressure pipe work, as well as experience in the installation of pressure pipe work, superheater headers and vessels.
• Working on TARs, outages, projects, or new builds within an engineering construction site environment, including experience in one or more of the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Thermal or Nuclear sectors.
• Must hold a full Level 3 apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pipefitting, Pipework Fabrication, Pipe Welding or Marine Plumbing.
• Must have a CCNSG Safety Passport.

Cavendish Nuclear

As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we are innovating to make nuclear safer, faster, and cost‑effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group - from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.

Disability and Diversity

Role Details

We are seeking an experienced Day Shift and Night Shift Pipefitter to join our team on the prestigious Hinkley Point C project.

Benefits & Pay

Competitive salary in line with ECSA pay rates. We offer an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• 22,5% nightshift allowance
• Enhanced overtime rates (when available)