Welder

AA Euro Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 1,267,219 - 1,804,828; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Enhanced overtime

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Accommodation allowance

Job summary

AA Euro Group is recruiting welders (TIG & MMA) for the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station project in the UK. This is a high-profile role within one of Europe's largest infrastructure projects, offering a four-day week and enhanced overtime.

The role requires proven TIG and MMA welding experience, with qualifications and safety credentials in place to work on nuclear and petrochemical materials. Attractive payrates and a comprehensive benefits package accompany the opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proficient with TIG and MMA welding processes.
• Experience in Oil & Gas/Petrochemical/Nuclear sectors.
• ISO 9606-1 welder qualifications required.
• CCNSG Safety Passport is required.
• ECITB Welding & Fabrication Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent).
• Satisfactory ECITB Skills Test prior to deployment at HPC.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations to required quality standards.
• Carry out basic pre-work welding equipment checks.
• Manage welding consumables after issue.
• Be aware of welding acceptance standards.
• Control welding fumes for self and others.
• Weld high integrity piping and structural steel.

Skills

TIG welding

MMA welding

Welding inspection

Welding safety

Education

Welding apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

ECITB Skills Test

Job description

AA Euro Group has been retained by its client to recruit Welders (TIG & MMA) 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?

JOB DETAILS

What is in it for me?

Want the biggest Projects? Want a 4-day week? Want ECSA pay rates? Want enhanced overtime? Want job security? Want a better work-life balance? Want three days off? JOB DONE!

We are offering a competitive salary in line with ECSA pay rates and an exceptional benefits package that includes a generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme, and more. With a 4-day week and enhanced overtime, you will have the stability you need to thrive.

The Role

• To perform welding operations to the required quality standard.
• Perform basic pre-work welding equipment checks.
• Control of welding consumables after issue.
• 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 Oil & Gas/Petrochemical/Thermal/ Nuclear Sectors
• Previous experience in the welding of Super-Duplex Stainless Steel (desirable).
• 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 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.

Payrates

• £29.34/hr basic (first 38hours/week)
• £41.08/hr overtimes rate A (after 38 hours/week- starts from Friday Morning until Midday Saturday)
• £52.82 Overtimes rate B ( From Midday Saturday to Sunday 12pm)
• Accommodation allowance: £53.39 per shift/ £373.73/week (tax free)
• Travel Allowance
• Milestone Bonus (up to 10%)
• Sick pay

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

For further information on this role please contact Rafal Kantyka.