Job Title: TIG-MMA Welder Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset Compensation: ECSA pay rates + Excellent Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent Join Cavendish Nuclear as a TIG-MMA Welder on Dayshift or Nightshift at Hinkley Point C and access competitive ECSA pay rates, 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. Want the biggest projects? 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. 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. Experience in welding operations to a radiographic standard and welding to different materials, especially Carbon Steel and Austenitic Stainless Steel. TIG Welders required for high integrity pipe welding and Structural (MMA) Welders required for pipe supports and brackets at Hinkley Point C. 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 Process7018 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 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. 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.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. This helps us progress your application smoothly. #
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Experienced MIG and TIG Welder in Bridgwater, Somerset employer: Babcock
Babcock is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and leadership thrive. With competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a strong commitment to employee development, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of asset management while enjoying a healthy work-life balance in beautiful locations like Bristol, Plymouth, and Helensburgh. Join us to be part of a global organisation dedicated to making a meaningful impact on national security and public infrastructure.
