Welding Coordinator

Framatome Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

Private health care

Job summary

Framatome Ltd in Avonmouth, Bristol, is seeking a Welding Coordinator to support the manufacturing team by coordinating welding processes, documentation, and activities across facilities. You will manage weld books, welder qualifications, and defect tracking while driving safety and continual improvement.

With a strong focus on health and safety, you will attend meetings, ensure proper welding procedures, and maintain WPQR/WPS records.

Qualifications

• 5+ years proven relevant experience within fabrication / welding biased industry.
• CSWIP 3.1 qualification or equivalent.
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in engineering or a related subject.
• Good knowledge of fabrication and welding standards; EN 1090, ISO 3834.
• Good understanding of British/European welding standards for qualification of procedures and welders.
• Experience in NDT processes and highly regulated environments (nuclear advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance to welding personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards such as ISO 3834.
• Prepare and manage welding documentation, WPQR/WPS/WQ records.
• Lead welding activities to ensure adherence to weld books and procedures.
• Maintain welding database and training of staff on new techniques.
• Contribute to Design Reviews and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews.
• Lead improvement projects in support of business needs.

Skills

Welding coordination

Education

CSWIP 3.1

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

We are currently seeking a Welding Coordinator to join our team in Avonmouth, Bristol to provide support to the manufacturing team by coordinating and managing the welding processes, documentation, activities, throughout the manufacturing facilities at Avonmouth. Taking charge of welding compliance through control of weld books, welder qualification, and defect tracking. Driving innovation and continual improvement while maintaining a key focus on health and safety.with Brief overview of the role here.

What will you be doing?

• Provide technical support and guidance to welding personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards, such as ISO 3834 and Framatome Ltd IMS.
• Ensure all necessary information to carry out welding operations is generated and available prior to commencement of works.
• Attend internal and external project meetings as required to support the manufacturing team as the welding specialist.
• Ensure correct application of welding activities/techniques/processes, ensuring compliance to issued weld books.
• Support and maintenance of a welding database to include records of all Framatome Ltd. WPQR/WPS/WQ.
• Support the Lead Welder and production team to train and certify welding staff on new techniques and equipment, conduct welding tests and evaluations to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
• Develop and maintain welding documentation, including work instructions and welding procedure specifications (WPS). Create and update project weld books.
• Assist with creation/implementation of welding related procedures inline with company management system needs.
• Assess all welding activities, ensure welding activities are carried out according to customer specifications.

Key Outputs:

• Defect/failure rate tracking of welders based on wokshop metrics, applied in a monthly dashboard.
• Compile/review/approve and maintain project WPQR/WPS books as required.
• Maintain welders qualifications ensuring up to date prolongations.
• Workshop/site audits of in use welding documents, to ensure the correct/approved WPS are being used and followed.
• Input in the NCR process where raised in relation to welding/NDT activities or materials.
• Contribute to Design Reviews and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews.
• Lead improvement projects in support of business needs.
• Produce and review internal Work Instructions relating to welding and NDT to assist manufacture/construction when required.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• >5 years proven relevant experience within fabrication / welding biased industry - lead welder / quality inspector.
• Minimum CSWIP 3.1 qualification or equivalent.
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in engineering or a related subject.
• Good knowledge of fabrication and welding / management of welding, and associated standards; EN 1090, ISO 3834 etc.
• Good understanding of British / European welding standards for qualification of procedures, welders / operators; ISO 15614, 15609, 9606, 14732.
• Experienced in application of NDT processes.
• Previous experience in a highly regulated industry required, nuclear advantageous.
• Questioning attitude.
• Good team working skills.
• Highly organised with good attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team as well as on own initiative with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to take responsibility for problems within their own remit and to deliver solutions.
• Results focused with the ability to meet commitments and deadlines.

Training and Development Expectations

• IOSH Managing Safely
• International Welding Specialist (IWS)
• Pressure Water Reactor (PWR) knowledge and experience through internal training opportunities.
• Nuclear Safety training and experience through training.
• Internal Auditing experience.
• Maintain professional membership with the welding institute.

Legal company Framatome

Legal company Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome. Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI - 19.5%)., BU description At Framatome we are a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 22,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services - all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability. Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is now over 500 strong - and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming continuing our growth journey. Now's your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition - where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.

Benefits we offer:

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Our benefits package also includes Individual and family private health care, Dental insurance - individual cover, Cashplan - Level 2 cover - individual and family cover, Life assurance (4x salary), Income Protection, Professional Body Membership, Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice), Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice), Babbel - learn a new language and Generous family leave.

Job location Job location United Kingdom, Bristol
Job location (site) Avonmouth
Job family Standard
Applicant criteria Minimum level of education required Technical Certificate / Diploma
Minimum level of experience required Experienced
Employment level Non cadre