Pipefitters - Hinkley C Nuclear project

Morson Human Resources Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus on all hours

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Sick pay

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Morson Talent is recruiting experienced Pipefitters to join the Nuclear New Build MEH Alliance on the Hinkley Point C site in Somerset. You will fabricate, install and test piping systems to strict standards, with day or night shifts and a 22.5% night shift allowance.

These permanent roles offer a competitive pay rate (£29.34–£52.81 per hour depending on shift), a generous benefits package including a 10% bonus, pension, holiday allowance and sick pay, and secure long-term work on a nationally

Qualifications

• Full Level 3 apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pipefitting, Pipework Fabrication, Pipe Welding or Marine Plumbing.
• CCNSG Safety Passport or ability to obtain prior to starting.
• Ability to pass BPSS Vetting.

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.
• Collaborate within the MEH Alliance to deliver complex piping and cabling systems.

Skills

Pipefitting experience

Fabrication & installation

Piping testing & inspection

Safety awareness

Education

Full Level 3 apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pipefitting

Tools

CCNSG Safety Passport

BPSS Vetting

Job description

Role: Pipefitters - Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station Construction Project (Day or Nightshift)

Location: HPC site nr Bridgwater, Somerset (TA5 1UF)

Salary: £29.34/hr Monday-Thursday (38 hours) £41.07/hr Friday morning - 12:00 Saturday £52.81 Midday Saturday to Sunday 12pm +22.5% shift allowance for night shiftshift hours.

Benefits: Up to 10% bonus on all hours worked + generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme and sick pay

Accommodation: £355.67/wk

Duration: Long-term permanent position

Start: October 2026 onwards

Morson Talent currently have excellent opportunities for experienced Pipefitters with heavy industry experience to join our client’s existing site team at Hinkley Point C on a permanent basis.

You’ll become part of the Nuclear New Build MEH Alliance at Hinkley Point C in Somerset - the UK’s largest construction infrastructure Project. You will join a team striving for excellence and playing a pivotal role in the delivery of complex piping and cabling systems to the nation’s first-ever 3rd Generation nuclear power plant.

These roles can be employed on a dayshift or nightshift basis, at the preference of the candidate (+22.5% nightshift allowance).

The Role

• 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.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full Level 3 apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pipefitting, Pipework Fabrication, Pipe Welding or Marine Plumbing
• Must hold or be able to obtain a CCNSG Safety Passport prior to starting
• Ability to pass BPSS Vetting

If you want to gain unique experience on a nationally significant construction project this opportunity is for you. Our client offers excellent pay rates along with an exceptional benefits package that includes a 10% bonus, generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, sick pay, 22.5% nightshift allowance and more.