Welder in Bridgwater, Somerset

Hinkley Point C | Day & Night Shifts Available | £29.34 per hour + Bonus + Lodge Allowance

Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Rate: £29.34 - £32.27 per hour depending on experience + potential bonus up to £2.93 per hour
Night Shift Allowance: +22% uplift
Shifts: 10 days on / 4 days off | 10-hour shifts (Overtime paid after 38 hours per week)
Lodge Allowance: £50.18 per day / £355.67 per week (where applicable)

We are currently recruiting experienced Welders to work on the Hinkley Point C project. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled welders with a strong trade background and experience working within safety-critical, highly regulated environments.

We are seeking reliable, site-ready welders with experience in TIG welding as well as experience across sectors including nuclear, defence, marine, power generation, oil & gas, petrochemical, heavy engineering, and major infrastructure.

What you’ll be doing

As a Welder, you will be responsible for carrying out high-quality welding activities in line with project requirements, welding procedures, drawings, and strict quality standards.

• Performing coded welding activities to required specifications
• Working from engineering drawings, weld maps, specifications, and work instructions
• Ensuring weld quality, inspection compliance, and traceability
• Completing required documentation accurately
• Following site safety procedures, RAMS, and permit requirements
• Working effectively within a controlled project environment

What we’re looking for

• NVQ Level 2 (City & Guilds or SVQ) or equivalent welding qualification
• Strong relevant welding experience, minimum 3 years’ experience preferred
• CCNSG Safety Passport (or able to renew expired passports)
• Coded welding experience, ideally to BS EN ISO 9606 or equivalent
• Previous experience working within highly regulated environments such as nuclear, defence, power generation, oil & gas, petrochemical, marine, heavy engineering, or major infrastructure

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and welding documentation
• Strong understanding of weld quality, inspection, and traceability requirements

If you are an experienced Welder looking for a secure opportunity on one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects, apply today.