TIG Welders (Piping) - Hinkley C Nuclear project

Nuclearinst; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus on all hours worked

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Sick pay

22.5% nightshift allowance

Job summary

Nuclearinst is seeking experienced TIG and MMA Pipe Welders for the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station construction project in Bridgwater. The role involves performing high-quality welding operations for a significant infrastructure project with long-term prospects.

We offer competitive hourly rates, overtime, a 10% bonus on all worked hours, and an attractive benefits package including a pension scheme. Candidates will need to pass specific welding tests and have proven industry experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in TIG and MMA Welding.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant industries.
• Ability to pass BPSS security vetting.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations to a radiographic standard.
• Conduct equipment inspections.
• Comply with established safety regulations.

Skills

TIG Welding

MMA Welding

Quality Control

Safety Compliance

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Welding

Welding apprenticeship

CCNSG Safety Passport

Job description

Role: TIG and MMA Pipe Welders - Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station Construction Project (Day or Nightshift)

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

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 nightshift 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: August 2026 onwards

Morson Talent currently have excellent opportunities for Welders skilled in TIG and MMA with heavy industry (e.g. oil and gas, petrochemical, power, nuclear, marine, refinery, chemical, etc) 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). Significant overtime (Friday‑Sunday every other week (11 days on / 3 day off work pattern)), paid at enhanced rates will also be available.

These are long‑term opportunities with an expected duration of 6‑7 years on HPC for welders with the required skills, followed by subsequent work on the future Sizewell 'C' project.

The Role

Working within the MEH Alliance, individuals will collaborate effectively to deliver complex piping and cabling systems. Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Perform welding operations to a radiographic standard.
• Conduct equipment inspections.
• Adhere to established welding protocols and safety regulations, including fume control.
• Identify and report potential welding problems for corrective action.
• Ability to identify your own welds for quality control.
• Comply with established quality control procedures and documentation standards.

You are a great fit if you have proven experience in the following:

• TIG Welders - required for high integrity pipe welding
• Structural MMA Welders - required for pipe supports and brackets at Hinkley Point C.

Suitable candidates will be required to test to the following ISO 9606 standards:

• SWQ 02 – 2”Nb XXS Carbon Steel Pipe Butt Weld, H‑L045, TIG throughout with an ER 70 S‑6 wire
• SWQ 04 – 2”Nb XXS Stainless Steel Pipe Butt Weld, H‑L045, TIG throughout, ER 70 S‑6 wire and 316L Tig rod
• SWQ‑22 – Multi Pass Fillet Weld completed on a 60 x 60 x 6mm Box Section to a 200 x 200 x 12mm Plate utilizing the TIG welding process, 316L Tig wire completed in the PH welding position
• SWQ 19 – Multi Pass Fillet Weld completed on a 60 x 60 x 5mm Box Section to a 200 x 200 x 12mm plate utilizing the TIG welding process, ER 70 S‑6 Tig wire completed in the PH position

Also, for MMA

• SWQ 70 –Multi Pass Fillet Weld completed on a 60 x 60 x 5mm Box Section to a 200 x 200 x 12mm plate utilizing the MMA welding Process 7018 Low Hydrogen Electrodes completed in the PH position

Candidates will be required to pass SWQ 02, 04 and 70 to be considered.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ideally possess a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Welding or Fabrication discipline OR Welding apprenticeship or an equivalent apprenticeship in a Welding discipline (Minimum Level 5 in the above if apprenticeship/qualification awarded in Scotland) OR ACE Card in Welding Pipe or Plate.
• If not, at least 5 years experience as a Welder in a relevant industry (e.g. oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, power, marine, shipbuilding, etc)
• Must have / be able to obtain a CCNSG Safety Passport (not a condition of being considered / offered a role but must be obtained at least 2 weeks prior to starting)
• Ability to pass BPSS security 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, as well as 22.5% nightshift allowance, generous overtime and more.