Pipefitter

Babcock International; Ilminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday allowance

Contributory pension

Night shift allowance

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear, part of the Babcock International Group, is seeking skilled pipefitters to fabricate and install pressure piping systems for critical nuclear projects in the UK. You will work on TARs, outages, and new builds within a demanding engineering environment.

We offer competitive pay aligned with ECSA rates, a generous holiday allowance, contributory pension, and night-shift allowances. Join a leading UK nuclear team delivering safe, cost-effective energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacture of small and large bore pressure pipe work and installation of pressure piping systems.
• Must hold CCNSG Safety Passport.
• Experience on TARs, outages, projects or new builds within engineering construction sites, across Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Thermal or Nuclear sectors.

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 and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Assist the Supervisor to ensure operational methods are employed to carry out the required works.

Skills

Piping installation

Pipefitting

Fabrication & welding

Education

Level 3 apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pipefitting / Pipework Fabrication / Pipe Welding / Marine Plumbing

Job description

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.

You are a great fit if you have proven experience in the following

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

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.

What is in it for me?

Want the biggest Projects? Want ECSA pay rates? Want job security? Trade up. 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, 22,5% nightshift allowance and more.