Welder Advanced - Bridgwater

About The Role

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

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

This role will involve working 10:15-hour shifts on a 10/4 shift pattern, with start date to be confirmed. 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 at OT rates. Overtime will not come into effect until your first full working week.

Key Accountabilities

• 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 Qualifications

• 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

At Altrad, our people create endless opportunities.

We are the leading provider of support services transforming our nations critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 16,000 talented people across our region, we provide the full spectrum of critical services including consulting, design, engineering, construction, asset life optimisation through to decommissioning, for industries both onshore and offshore.

Why Join Altrad at Hinkley Point C

• Be part of a major UK nuclear new-build programme in Somerset
• Gain hands-on site experience within a large-scale alliance delivery model
• Structured graduate development programme with mentoring and professional support
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A professional, collaborative and safety-driven working environment

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.