Welder Advanced HPC

About The Role

This advert is to register your interest for future positions expected to become available at HPC.

Altrad are currently looking for an experienced Scaffolder to join the team at Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom for the upcoming project.

The position is paid under ECSA agreements, with lodge and travel paid where applicable. Pay rate: £29.34 basic/h - *Possible opportunity to work on a non-working day (Friday and Monday) at OT rates - *Overtime will not come into effect until your first full working week*

• To ascertain job requirements from drawings and/or other specifications.
• To position and secure parts to be welded, using jigs and fixtures as necessary.
• To select appropriate welding equipment such as gas torch, portable arc equipment, semi-automatic or automatic machine.
• To fit appropriate torch tips, electrodes, etc to equipment.
• To connect hoses to gas tanks or wires from power supply to electrode and work piece.
• To adjust controls to regulate gas pressure, voltage or amperage.
• To preheat parts to be welded.
• To clean and smooth weld and examine visually.
• To join metals by using the following welding process and equipment; manual metal-arc equipment, metal-arc gas shielded equipment, Tungsten-arc gas shielded equipment.
• To operate overhead crane and basic slinging in a safe manner.

Key Requirements

• A Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Welder in a relevant industry
• Level 2 Welding Apprenticeship
• An equivalent Apprenticeship in a Welding discipline
• Level 2 Diploma in a Welding discipline or equivalent
• Level 2 Certificate in Welding and Engineering Craft Studies
• Chinese Diploma in Welding and Fabrication
• BS EN ISO 9606 Coded Welding Qualification

About Us

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably. With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore. Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry.

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our people. Inclusivity Statement

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage – including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We’re happy to discuss what would help you take part fully.