Pipefitter - Hinkley Point B

-; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the Nuclear Industry is seeking a skilled Pipefitter for immediate start at the Hinkley Point B Nuclear Power Station. The ideal candidate will have an approved apprenticeship and be experienced in pipe installation and welding. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on high-impact projects within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Time served pipefitter with relevant site experience.
• Valid Site Safety Passport required.

Responsibilities

• Ascertain job requirements from drawings.
• Select and prepare piping materials.
• Install prefabricated sections on site.
• Adhere to all safety requirements.

Skills

Pipe installation

Welding

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

Approved Apprenticeship/NVQ level 3

Tools

Pipe cutter

Welding equipment

Job description

Pipefitter - Hinkley Point B Nuclear Power Station

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: Immediate start - pending successful CTC clearance

Salary: £22.44ph

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services.
At Altrad, we transform our nation's critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.
With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.
Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry.

Role details:

We currently have the opportunity for a skilled Time served Pipefitter to join our Core Team at Hinkley Point B Nuclear Power station.
The work pattern for this position is Monday to Friday, 38 hours /week with potential overtime as and when required.

Key Responsibilites:

• To ascertain job requirements from drawings or other specifications.
• To select length of stainless steel, steel alloy, iron, copper, aluminium or plastic piping and to cut it to the required size with hacksaw, pipe cutter or machine.
• To prepare and position pipework and flanges for subsequent welding, alignment orientation, gaps, spacing, straightness whilst welding and arc welding.
• To bend piping by machine or heat with blow lamp and bend by hand.
• To join metal piping by soldering or thread cutting and screwing.
• To join plastic piping by cementing or fusing by hot air welding.
• To form piping from sheet metal.
• To check pipe preparations, tack welded joints, alignment, straightness and dimensional accuracy.
• To install prefabricated sections on site.
• To be trained and operate trade required machinery.
• To be trained and operate overhead cranes including basic slinging in a safe manner.
• To adhere to all safety requirements including safety checks of tools and equipment.
• To use Oxy/fuel hand burning/heating/cutting equipment.
• To use all relevant workshops/site equipment associated with job requirements including all relevant training/certification requirements

Key Requirements:
• Approved Apprenticeship/NVQ level 3 and site experience.
• Valid Site Safety Passport

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

Quite simply, a journey with Altrad begins with a desire to create a better tomorrow...