Welder

Job Overview

AA Euro Group has been retained by its client to recruit Welders (TIG & MMA) for the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station Project, providing an opportunity to contribute to the construction of the UK’s first third-generation nuclear power plant.

Benefits

Competitive salary in line with ECSA pay rates, generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme and other benefits. The role offers a 4-day week, enhanced overtime, job security and improved work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations to the required quality standard.
• Perform basic pre-work welding equipment checks.
• Control welding consumables after issue.
• Maintain awareness of the required welding acceptance standards.
• Manage and control welding fumes for self and others.
• Weld high-integrity piping and structural steel.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) and Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding processes.
• Previous experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Thermal, or Nuclear sectors.
• Previous experience welding Super-Duplex Stainless Steel (desirable).
• Previous experience welding Carbon Steel, Low-Alloy Steel, and Austenitic Stainless Steel (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 Hinkley Point C.
• Knowledge of key welding processes (TIG & MMA); previous orbital TIG welding is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of NDE methods (MT, PT, RT & UT) and how deviations affect performance.

Pay and Benefits

• Basic rate: £29.34/hr for the first 38 hours/week.
• Overtime rate A: £41.08/hr after 38 hours/week, from Friday morning until midday Saturday.
• Overtime rate B: £52.82/hr from midday Saturday to Sunday at 12pm.
• Accommodation allowance: £53.39 per shift / £373.73/week (tax-free).
• Travel allowance.
• Milestone bonus up to 10%.
• Sick pay.

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