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Welder

Posted: 29/05/25
Recruiter:AA Euro Group
Reference:2954739108
Type:Contract
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:£28 - £51 Hourly accommodation allowance
Location:Nether Stowey, Somerset
Description:

AA Euro Group has been retained by its client to recruit Welders (TIG & MAG) 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.
  • Adherence to welding procedure specifications (WPS).
  • Identify and report potential welding problems.
  • 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 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 welding essential variables.
  • 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:
  • £28.18/hr basic (first 38hours/week)
  • £39.46/hr overtimes rate A (after 38 hours/week- starts from Friday Morning until Midday Saturday)
  • £50.73 Overtimes rate B ( From Midday Saturday to Sunday 12pm)
  • Accommodation allowance: £355.67/week (tax free) Don t miss this opportunity to be part of a monumental project!

For further information on this role please contact Rafal Kantyka or to apply, click Apply Now

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