Welder

AA Euro Group; Nether Stowey; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation allowance

Travel allowance

Milestone bonus

Sick pay

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

4-day week

Enhanced overtime

Job summary

AA Euro Group is recruiting Welders (TIG & MMA) for the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station project. The role involves welding high integrity piping and structural steel, with a 4-day week and enhanced overtime, accompanied by competitive pay and benefits.

Applicants should have TIG and MMA proficiency, experience in oil & gas or nuclear sectors, and recognised welding qualifications (ISO 9606-1). Safety certification (CCNSG) is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient with TIG and MMA welding processes.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

TIG welding

MMA welding

Welding quality standards

Orbital TIG welding (adv)

NDE knowledge (MT/PT/RT/UT)

Education

Welding apprenticeship or equivalent experience

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

Tools

ECITB Skills Test

ISO 9606-1 welder qualifications

CCNSG Safety Passport

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

For further information on this role please contact Rafal Kantyka.