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Pipefitter

Clearance Level
BPSS
Salary Range
Competitive
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
onsite

// Role Summary

Join Cavendish Nuclear as a Pipefitter at Hinkley Point C, contributing to the UK's first 3rd generation nuclear power plant with competitive ECSA pay rates and excellent benefits.

// Key Responsibilities

  • Full-time, permanent Pipefitter role at Hinkley Point C
  • Competitive ECSA pay rates and enhanced overtime
  • Opportunity to work on the UK's first 3rd generation nuclear power plant
  • Fabrication, assembly, installation, testing, and inspection of piping systems
  • Requires Level 3 apprenticeship/diploma in Pipefitting/Fabrication and CCNSG Safety Passport
  • Contribute to clean energy future within the MEH Alliance

// Role Specification

Pipefitter - Hinkley Point C

Cavendish Nuclear is seeking experienced Pipefitters to join our team on the prestigious Hinkley Point C project. This full-time, permanent role offers a chance to contribute to the construction of the UK's first 3rd generation nuclear power plant, shaping a sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Play a pivotal role in building the UK's clean energy future.
  • 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 operational methods are employed to carry out the required works.

What's on Offer:

We are offering competitive salary in line with ECSA pay rates, an exceptional benefits package including a generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme, and a 22.5% nightshift allowance. We also offer enhanced overtime rates when available and long-term career growth opportunities within Babcock International Group.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in the manufacture of small and large bore pressure pipe work.
  • Experience in 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 & Gas, Petrochemical, Thermal, or Nuclear sectors.
  • Must hold a full Level 3 apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pipefitting, Pipework Fabrication, Pipe Welding, or Marine Plumbing.
  • Must have a CCNSG Safety Passport.

About 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. We are innovating to make nuclear safer, faster, and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle.