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Welder

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 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.

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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.

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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 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

Welder

Bridgwater, UK
Full time

Published on 09/18/2025

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