Welder

AA Euro Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks experienced Welders for the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station project in Bridgwater, England. Candidates should be proficient in TIG and MMA welding and have a recognised apprenticeship. This role offers competitive pay rates starting at £28.18/hr, accommodation allowance, and a generous benefits package, including a 4-day work week for better work-life balance.

Benefits

Accommodation allowance: £355.67/week

Competitive salary

4-day week

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proficient with TIG and MMA welding processes.
• Previous experience in welding of Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel.
• Completion of ECITB Skills Test is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations to the required quality standard.
• Adhere to welding procedure specifications.
• Control of welding consumables after issue.

Skills

TIG welding

MMA welding

Carbon Steel welding

Low-Alloy Steel welding

Austenitic Stainless Steel welding

Knowledge of welding essential variables

Education

Recognised welding apprenticeship or equivalent experience

BTEC/C&G/EAL/SEGS/ECITB Welding & Fabrication Level 2 or 3

ISO 9606-1 welder qualifications

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Overview

AA Euro Group has been retained by its client to recruit Welders (TIG & MAG) for Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station Project!

Are you an experienced Welder ready for your next adventure? This is your chance to contribute to the construction of the UK's first-ever 3rd generation nuclear power plant, shaping a sustainable future. Do you want to join one of Europe\'s largest infrastructure projects at Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station?

Responsibilities

• To perform welding operations to the required quality standard.
• Perform basic pre-work welding equipment checks.
• Control of welding consumables after issue.
• Adherence to welding procedure specifications (WPS).
• Identify and report potential welding problems.
• Awareness of the required welding acceptance standards.
• Management and control of welding fumes to self and others.
• Welding of high integrity piping and structural steel.

Requirements

• Proficient with Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) and Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding processes.
• Previous experience in the welding of Carbon Steel, Low-Alloy Steel and Austenitic Stainless Steel materials (essential).
• Recognised welding apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• BTEC/C&G/EAL/SEGS/ECITB Welding & Fabrication Level 2 (or Level 3) or equivalent experience.
• Appropriate ISO 9606-1 welder qualifications.
• CCNSG Safety Passport
• Satisfactory completion of ECITB Skills Test prior to deployment at HPC.
• Knowledge of welding essential variables.
• Knowledge of key welding processes i.e., TIG & MMA (Previous experience in orbital TIG welding is an advantage).
• Basic understanding of the NDE methods to be applied (MT, PT, RT & UT) and how deviations in welding and preparation effect the performance of each method.

Pay and Benefits

• Payrates: £28.18/hr basic (first 38 hours/week); £39.46/hr overtime rate A (after 38 hours/week; starts from Friday Morning until Midday Saturday); £50.73 overtime rate B (From Midday Saturday to Sunday 12pm).
• Accommodation allowance: £355.67/week (tax free).
• Competitive salary in line with ECSA pay rates and an exceptional benefits package including a generous holiday allowance and contributory pension scheme.
• 4-day week and enhanced overtime for stability and work-life balance.

Don\'t miss this opportunity to be part of a monumental project!

For further information on this role please contact Rafal Kantyka or to apply, click \'Apply Now\'.