Pipefitters - Hinkley C Nuclear project

Morson Edge; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% bonus on all hours worked

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Sick pay

Job summary

Morson Edge has opportunities for experienced Pipefitters to join the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station Construction Project. You will contribute to piping and cabling systems within the MEH Alliance, with options for day or night shifts and a favourable benefits package.

Successful candidates will hold a Level 3 apprenticeship or NVQ and possess or be able to obtain a CCNSG Safety Passport, along with BPSS Vetting. Long-term permanent roles available in Somerset.

Qualifications

• Experience in fabricating, assembling and installing piping systems.
• Experience in nuclear or large-scale industrial construction environments.
• Must have a Level 3 apprenticeship or NVQ; CCNSG Safety Passport or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble pipes using specialised tools and techniques.
• Install and secure piping systems per specifications.
• Test and inspect piping for functionality and standards compliance.
• Prepare work areas and follow safety protocols.
• Assist the Supervisor to ensure operatonal methods meet required works.

Skills

Pipefitting experience

Heavy industry experience

Nuclear sector experience

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pipefitting, Pipework Fabrication, Pipe Welding or Marine Plumbing

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: November 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.