Welding Coordinator – Compliance & Process Leader

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

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.