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TIG-MMA Welder
Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset
Vacancies: Multiple Positions Available
Compensation: ECSA pay rates + Excellent Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF64472
Ready to Trade Up? Join Cavendish Nuclear as a TIG-MMA Welder on Dayshift or Nightshift at Hinkley Point C and access competitive ECSA pay rates, 4-day week, enhanced overtime rates (when available), excellent benefits, and long-term career growth.
Are you an experienced TIG-MMA Welder ready for your next adventure? Cavendish Nuclear are seeking experienced Day Shift and Night Shift TIG-MMA Welders to join our team on the prestigious Hinkley Point C project. This is your chance to contribute to the construction of the UK's first-ever 3rd generation nuclear power plant, shaping a sustainable future.
What is in it for me?
- Want the biggest projects?
- Want ECSA pay rates?
- Want job security?
- Want a 4 day week?
Trade Up.
We offer a competitive salary aligned with ECSA pay rates and an exceptional benefits package that includes a generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme, 22.5% nightshift allowance, and more.
The Role
- Perform welding operations to a radiographic standard.
- Conduct equipment inspections.
- Adhere to established welding protocols and safety regulations, including fume control.
- Identify and report potential welding problems for corrective action.
- Ability to identify your own welds for quality control.
- Comply with established quality control procedures and documentation standards.
You are a great fit if you have proven experience in the following
- Experience in welding operations to a radiographic standard and welding to different materials, especially Carbon Steel and Austenitic Stainless Steel.
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Qualifications
TIG Welders required for high integrity pipe welding and Structural (MMA) Welders required for pipe supports and brackets at Hinkley Point C. Suitable candidates will be required to test out to the following ISO 9606 standards:
- SWQ 02 – 2”Nb XXS Carbon Steel Pipe Butt Weld, H-L045, TIG throughout with an ER 70 S-6 wire
- SWQ 04 – 2”Nb XXS Stainless Steel Pipe Butt Weld, H-L045, TIG throughout, ER 70 S-6 wire and 316L Tig rod
- SWQ 70 – Multi Pass Fillet Weld completed on a 60 x 60 x 5mm Box Section to a 200 x 200 x 12mm plate utilizing the MMA welding Process 7018 Low Hydrogen Electrodes completed in the PH position
- SWQ-22 – Multi Pass Fillet Weld completed on a 60 x 60 x 6mm Box Section to a 200 x 200 x 12mm Plate utilizing the TIG welding process, 316L Tig wire completed in the PH welding position
- SWQ 19 – Multi Pass Fillet Weld completed on a 60 x 60 x 5mm Box Section to a 200 x 200 x 12mm plate utilizing the TIG welding process, ER 70 S-6 Tig wire completed in the PH position
Suitable Candidates Must Be Able To Provide Evidence Of
- Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Welding or Fabrication discipline or Welding apprenticeship or an equivalent apprenticeship in a Welding discipline
- CCNSG Safety Passport
Cavendish Nuclear
As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we are innovating to make nuclear safer, faster, and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group – from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.
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Disability and Diversity
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Once you apply, we’ll send you a quick screening link, via email, from our partner Hubert. This helps us progress your application smoothly.
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