Welding Coordinator (2026-28083)

Framatome; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Framatome UK invites applications for a Welding Coordinator based in Avonmouth, Bristol. You will coordinate welding activities, ensure compliance with ISO 3834, manage weld books and WPQRs, and provide technical guidance to welding teams.

The role emphasizes health and safety, NDT awareness, and continual improvement. You will participate in design reviews and manufacturing readiness, and support qualification of welders and procedures in a highly regulated nuclear environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lead welder

Quality inspector

CSWIP 3.1

NVQ Level 3

Fabrication

Welding

NDT

Regulated industry

Team player

Education

Technical Certificate / Diploma

Job description

# Welding CoordinatorBack to job offersReference 2026-28083Non fixed termAvonmouth, BristolTA - DESIGN & ENGINEERINGExperiencedApply in 1 click## About the entityAt 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.## Your missionsWe have an exciting opportunity to join our Engineering team here at Framatome UK!Energise Your Career with Framatome UK – Powering a Safer, Smarter Nuclear FutureWe 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.## You are**What are we looking for?*** >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.**Salary:** £50,000-£60,000## Additional information**Specialization:** TAD - Mechanical Engineering**Level of education (all)** Technical Certificate / Diploma**Place:** United Kingdom, Bristol, Avonmouth**Employment level:** Non cadreApply in 1 click