We are currently seeking 6 Welder's to join our team in Avonmouth.

This role will support the delivery of key projects within the nuclear sector, working in a safety-focused environment where quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

What you'll be doing

As a Welder, you will:

Support the delivery of manufacturing scopes of work through fabrication/welding and associated workshop activities ensuring business needs and objectives are satisfied.

• Weld of high-integrity Stainless Steel fabrications within the nuclear sector in accordance with acceptance criteria as stated in ISO 5817.
• Align with Weld procedures in accordance with ISO 15609.
• Promote and maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Attend Daily Action Brief ensuring all daily risks and activities are throroughly understood.
• Provide assistance in the continuous development of fabrication and welding processes / procedures.
• Ensure workshop activities instructed by Supervision / Management are completed in accordance with workshop schedule.
• Provide input with internal NCRs and Observations when requested.
• Work closely with other workshop staff i.e. Fabricators, General Operatives, Storeman, Welding Inspectors.
• Work in accordance with expected health and safety requirements and applicable risk assessments.

Key Outputs

• Comply and align with all risk assessments associated with work undertaken.
• Ensure all welding produced aligns with WPS requirements and follows standards expected by Framatome Ltd.
• Ensure material traceability is maintained throughout manufacturing processes.
• Ensuring workshop welding documentation is completed accurately.
• Weld defect rates to align with Framatome Ltds expectations within the nuclear industry.

What we're looking for:

 We're interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate: 

• Proven knowledge and experience in various welding processes in various materials, specifically Stainless Steel (essential).
• Previously held welding qualifications in accordance with ISO 9606-1 (essential).
• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent (desirable).
• Previous experience in a highly regulated industry advantageous
• Strong commitment to safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Competent in reading, understanding and interpreting engineering drawings / weld maps / specifications.
• Experience in working to processes, procedures and specifications.
• Questioning attitude.
• Demonstrates strong teamwork skills while requiring minimal supervision.
• Organised individual with high attention to detail.
• Nuclear Safety.
• 5S / Lean Culture.
• Advanced / automated welding training opportunities.
• Weld defect understanding and development.
• Other personal development opportunities (e.g. NVQ, CSWIP).

Salary: £19.50-£25.68 per hour

We recognise that people gain skills and experience through a variety of routes. If you believe you have transferable skills and relevant experience, we'd encourage you to apply.

What's In It For You? 

• Nuclear standard training for career progression 
• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays 
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice) 
• Individual and family private health care 
• Dental insurance for employees (BUPA) 
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover 
• Employee assistance programme (EAP) 
• Professional Body Membership 
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice) 
• Generous family leave