Pipefitters - Hinkley Point 'C' - Nuclear

Morson Talent; Shurton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is seeking experienced Pipefitters for a long-term permanent position at Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station. Tasks include installing and securing piping systems while ensuring safety standards. The role offers competitive pay rates, a 10% bonus, generous holiday allowance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Up to 10% bonus on all hours worked

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Sick pay

22.5% nightshift allowance

Qualifications

• Must hold a full Level 3 apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pipefitting.
• Must have a CCNSG Safety Passport.
• Ability to pass BPSS Vetting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to deliver complex piping and cabling systems.
• Fabricate and assemble pipes using specialized tools.
• Install and secure piping systems to specifications.
• Test and inspect piping for functionality.
• Prepare work areas ensuring safety protocols.
• Assist Supervisor for operational methods.

Skills

Pipefitting

Safety protocols

Collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pipefitting

CCNSG Safety Passport

Job description

Role

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

Location

HPC site nr Bridgwater, Somerset (TA5 1UF)

Salary

£28.18/hr Monday-Thursday (38 hours); £39.46/hr Friday morning - 12:00 Saturday; £50.73 Midday Saturday to Sunday 12pm (+22.5% nightshift allowance)

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 2025

Morson Talent currently have excellent opportunities for experienced Pipefitters 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.
• Assist the Supervisor to ensure operational methods are employed to carry out the required works.

Key Experience

• 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, Power or Nuclear sectors (other sector experience could also be considered).

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.