Welder in Bridgwater, Somerset

Energy Jobline CVL; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation allowance

Milestone bonus

Travel allowance

Job summary

AA Euro Group is recruiting Industrial Welders (TIG & MMA) for the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station project in the UK. You will perform welding operations to high integrity standards and support preparation and controls for welds.

The role offers a 4-day week, enhanced overtime, and a competitive benefits package. Experience in TIG and MMA welding and in carbon steel, stainless steels is essential, with ECITB or equivalent qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proficient with TIG and MMA welding.
• Experience in Oil & Gas/Petrochemical/Thermal/Nuclear sectors.
• Desirable: Super-Duplex stainless steel welding.
• Essential: Carbon steel, low-alloy steel and Austenitic stainless steel welding.
• Formal welding apprenticeship or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Weld to required quality standards.
• Perform pre-work welding equipment checks.
• Manage and control welding consumables.
• Be aware of welding acceptance standards.
• Welding of high integrity piping and structural steel.
• Maintain safe welding practices and minimal fumes exposure.

Skills

TIG welding

MMA welding

Welding standards

NDE knowledge

Welding apprenticeship

ECITB qualifications

ISO 9606-1

CCNSG Passport

ECITB Skills Test

Piping welding

Education

Welding apprenticeship or equivalent

Welding qualifications (BTEC/C&G/ECITB Level 2/3)

Job description

AA Euro Group has been retained by its client to recruit Industrial 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 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.
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• * 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
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• * 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
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• * 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!