Pipefitter

Babcock International; Westonzoyland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

22.5% nightshift allowance

Enhanced overtime rates

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear, part of the Babcock International Group, is recruiting a Day/Night Shift Pipefitter for the Hinkley Point C project in the UK. You will fabricate, assemble and install piping systems, ensuring safety and quality on site.

You will work across TARs and outages, testing and inspecting installations and supporting the Supervisor with safe operating practices and efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• Manufacture of pipe work (small and large bore) and installation experience.
• Experience on TARs, outages, projects or new builds in engineering construction sites (oil & gas, petrochemical, thermal or nuclear).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble pipes using specialised tools and techniques.
• Install and secure piping systems according to specifications.
• Test and inspect piping for functionality and adherence to standards.
• Prepare work areas and support the Supervisor to ensure safe, efficient method execution.

Skills

Pipefitting

Pressure pipework

Safety Passport

Education

Level 3 apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pipefitting

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)