Welder

You will perform welding and related workshop activities for nuclear-sector manufacturing work. You will weld high-integrity stainless-steel fabrications, follow approved welding procedures, maintain material traceability, complete documentation, and work safely. You will also support process improvement, contribute to quality records, and collaborate with workshop colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Weld high-integrity stainless-steel fabrications in accordance with ISO 5817 acceptance criteria.
• Follow welding procedures in accordance with ISO 15609.
• Complete assigned workshop activities in line with the workshop schedule.
• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with legal requirements and risk assessments.
• Attend daily action briefs and understand daily risks and activities.
• Support improvements to fabrication and welding processes.
• Contribute to internal NCRs and observations when requested.
• Maintain material traceability throughout manufacturing processes.
• Complete welding documentation accurately.
• Work with fabricators, operatives, store personnel, and welding inspectors.

Requirements

• Experience with welding processes and stainless-steel materials.
• Previous welding qualifications in accordance with ISO 9606-1.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, weld maps, and specifications.
• Experience working to processes, procedures, and specifications.
• Commitment to safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of nuclear safety and 5S or Lean practices.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave, increasing by one day every two years to a maximum of 30 days, plus bank holidays.
• 8% employer pension contribution with a 1% employee contribution through salary sacrifice.
• Individual and family private healthcare.
• Employee dental insurance through BUPA.
• Cashplan Level 2 cover.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Professional body membership.
• Cycle to Work scheme through salary sacrifice.
• Generous family leave.