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Vacancy Summary
At Severfield, we’re creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands.
Our competitive advantage is our people, and we’re always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together!
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Welder (HPC) to work on the Hinkley Point C project.
Our Nuclear & Infrastructure division has extensive experience in the specialist, highly regulated nuclear, transport (road and rail), process industries and power and energy sectors. Providing award winning design teams, utilising state-of-the-art design software and Tekla detailing facilities to offer customers value engineering. This gives a mix of proven success along with modern, innovative design and fabrication ideas to be able to provide a quality, specialised service to a growing market. They continue to set the bar high in their highly regulated market!
Vacancy Details
In the Welder position, the purpose of this role will be to connect materials using precise sizes and welding techniques.
Other Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To
- To interpret components within fabrication drawings to assess thickness and sizes of welds required
- To be able to control and minimise material distortion
- To be responsible for prepping area of work to receive material including pre-heating tools where needed.
- To be responsible for checking quality of own work, cleaning down steel ready for Paint and check material for defects or spatter
- To be able to dress product, removing any sharp edges using griding techniques
- To be responsible for marking work with identification number for traceability
- To read additional weld sheets for complex work
- To gauge material where needed to correct depth and size
- To be able to use different consumables depending on project requirements
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Key Skills & Experience
One of the following –
- Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Welding or Fabrication discipline
- Welding apprenticeship or an equivalent apprenticeship in a Welding discipline (Minimum Level 5 in the above if apprenticeship/qualification awarded in Scotland)
- ACE Card in Welding Pipe or Plate
Plus
- A Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Welder in a relevant industry
- BS EN ISO 9606 Coded Welding Qualification
What We Offer
At Severfield, we’re all about doing the right thing, so as you’d expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.
We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.
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About Us
Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK’s highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK’s largest, most complex projects.
Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.
Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.
Benefits
Looking after our employees means both their physical and mental wellbeing. We’re proud to offer a range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday
- 7% employer pension contributions
- Employee assistance programme (EAP)
- Employee benefits scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Save as you earn
- Free onsite parking (role specific)
- Business health insurance
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