Pipefitters - Hinkley C power station project in Somerset

Pipefitters - Hinkley C power station project in Somerset

Somerset Full-Time 29.34 - 29.34 £ / hour (est.) No working from home possible
Nuclearinst

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join a dynamic team to install and test complex piping systems at Hinkley Point C.
  • Company: Be part of the UK's largest construction project with a focus on nuclear energy.
  • Benefits: Earn competitive pay, enjoy generous holidays, and benefit from a contributory pension scheme.
  • Other info: Long-term permanent position with excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of energy while developing your skills in a cutting-edge environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in pipework manufacturing and installation is essential.

The predicted salary is between 29.34 - 29.34 £ per hour.

Location: HPC site near Bridgwater, Somerset (TA5 1UF)

Salary: £29.34/hr Monday–Thursday (38 hours), £41.07/hr Friday morning – 12:00, £52.81 Midday Saturday to Sunday 12:00 +22.5% shift allowance for night shift hours.

Benefits: Up to 10% bonus on all hours worked, generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme and sick pay.

Accommodation: £355.67 per week.

Duration: Long‑term permanent position.

Start: Late July / Early August 2026 onwards.

Morson Talent currently has excellent opportunities for experienced Pipefitters with heavy industry experience to join our client’s existing site team at Hinkley Point C on a permanent basis. You will become part of the Nuclear New Build MEH Alliance at Hinkley Point C in Somerset – the UK’s largest construction infrastructure project. You will play a pivotal role in delivering complex piping and cabling systems to the nation’s first‑ever 3rd‑Generation nuclear power plant. These roles can be employed on a day shift or night shift basis, at the preference of the candidate (+22.5% night shift allowance).

Responsibilities

  • Work within the MEH Alliance, collaborating effectively to deliver complex piping and cabling systems.
  • Fabricate and assemble pipes using specialised tools and techniques.
  • Install and secure piping systems according to strict specifications.
  • Test and inspect piping for functionality and adherence to standards.
  • Prepare work areas, ensuring safety protocols are followed.
  • Assist the Supervisor to ensure that operational methods are employed to carry out the required works.

Required Experience

  • Manufacture of small and large bore pressure pipe work, and experience with the installation of pressure pipe work, superheater headers and vessels.
  • Experience working on TARs, outages, projects, or new builds within an engineering construction site environment, including experience in one or more of the Oil and Gas sectors.
Nuclearinst

Contact Details:

Nuclearinst Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Pipefitters - Hinkley C power station project in Somerset

Pipe Fabrication
Piping Installation
Pressure Pipe Work
Superheater Headers Installation
Vessel Installation
Safety Protocols Adherence
Collaboration Skills