Welder

Nuclear Inst; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

CNC Recruitment is seeking qualified Welders to work on the Hinkley Point C project. You will prepare, position and weld components to drawings, use welding procedures, and maintain quality and safety standards on a demanding site.

The role requires a welding apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3, at least two years of site experience, carbon and stainless steels, and a Site Safety Passport. You will work on a major industrial project with strict safety protocols and quality controls.

Qualifications

• An approved welding apprenticeship or relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' practical welding/site experience.
• Experience working with Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel.
• Previous experience on a major industrial, engineering, nuclear, petrochemical or construction site.
• Relevant welding qualifications, such as ASME Section IX or EN 287, where applicable.
• Valid Site Safety Passport and relevant HPC/site-specific safety certification.
• Proven ability to read engineering drawings and welding specifications.
• Practical experience using relevant welding processes and equipment.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and undertaking basic slinging activities is desirable.
• Strong understanding of workplace Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job specifications and welding instructions.
• Prepare, position and secure components ready for welding.
• Select the correct welding equipment and process for the materials and job requirements.
• Set up welding equipment and associated consumables.
• Safely connect gas supplies, hoses, power supplies and welding leads.
• Adjust welding equipment to achieve the required settings.
• Preheat materials where required.
• Carry out welding to the required specification, quality standards and tolerances.
• Clean, dress and finish completed welds.
• Carry out visual inspections to ensure required quality standards are met.
• Use oxy/fuel equipment for hand burning, heating and cutting where required.
• Safely operate relevant workshop and site equipment.
• Complete pre-use safety checks.
• Follow all HPC, client, company and statutory Health & Safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Skills

Welding experience

Reading drawings

Health & Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Welding Apprenticeship

Job description

Welder – Hinkley Point C

Up to £50 per hour | Site-Based | Experienced Welders

CNC Recruitment is currently recruiting experienced and qualified Welders to work on the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project.

We are looking for skilled Welders with relevant site experience, appropriate welding qualifications and a strong commitment to quality and Health & Safety.

Job Details

• Position: Welder
• Location: Hinkley Point C (HPC)
• Pay:Up to £50 per hour
• Employment: Site-based
• Experience: Minimum 2 years' relevant welding/site experience
• Qualifications: Relevant welding qualifications and certifications required
• Site Requirements: Valid Site Safety Passport required

The Role

As a Welder, you will be responsible for preparing, positioning and welding components in accordance with engineering drawings, welding procedures, specifications and required quality standards.

You will be required to safely set up and operate welding equipment, carry out welding to the required specification and complete finishing and visual inspection of welds.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job specifications and welding instructions.
• Prepare, position and secure components ready for welding.
• Select the correct welding equipment and process for the materials and job requirements.
• Set up welding equipment and associated consumables.
• Safely connect gas supplies, hoses, power supplies and welding leads.
• Adjust welding equipment to achieve the required settings.
• Preheat materials where required.
• Carry out welding to the required specification, quality standards and tolerances.
• Clean, dress and finish completed welds.
• Carry out visual inspections to ensure required quality standards are met.
• Use oxy/fuel equipment for hand burning, heating and cutting where required.
• Safely operate relevant workshop and site equipment.
• Complete pre-use safety checks.
• Follow all HPC, client, company and statutory Health & Safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• An approved welding apprenticeship or relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' practical welding/site experience.
• Experience working with Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel.
• Previous experience on a major industrial, engineering, nuclear, petrochemical or construction site.
• Relevant welding qualifications, such as ASME Section IX or EN 287, where applicable.
• Valid Site Safety Passport and relevant HPC/site-specific safety certification.
• Proven ability to read engineering drawings and welding specifications.
• Practical experience using relevant welding processes and equipment.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and undertaking basic slinging activities is desirable.
• Strong understanding of workplace Health & Safety.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for Welders who are:

• Fully qualified and experienced.
• Safety-conscious and able to follow strict site procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Quality-focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working from engineering drawings, specifications and welding procedures.
• Adaptable and able to work within a demanding major-project environment.
• Able to provide evidence of qualifications, welding certificates and competency documentation.

Compliance & Certification

Candidates will be required to provide evidence of relevant qualifications, welding certificates, site safety passports and other competency documentation as part of the recruitment and onboarding process.

All candidates must demonstrate that they are suitably trained, qualified and competent to undertake the role.