Overview
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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Welder/Plater Chargehand to join the team, working on Hinkley Point C. This is a temporary, 6-month contract.
Our Nuclear & Infrastructure division has extensive experience in the specialist, highly regulated nuclear, transport (road and rail), process industries and power and energy sectors. We provide award winning design teams, utilise state-of-the-art design software and Tekla detailing facilities to offer customers value engineering. This gives a mix of proven success along with modern, innovative design and fabrication ideas to be able to provide a quality, specialised service to a growing market. We continue to set the bar high in our highly regulated market.
At Severfield, we’re creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and feel part of something special.
Responsibilities
* Lead a team of welders and platers, ensuring work is carried out to design and safety standards
* Provide technical advice and support on-site, proposing solutions where needed
* Review and approve technical and safety documentation
* Ensure all installations align with project designs and processes
* Manage task delivery to meet time and budget constraints
* Supervise contractors and maintain a high-performing, safety-first team
* Ensure compliance with NNB permit-to-work processes
* Attend site coordination meetings as required
* Act as Incident Controller (IC)
* Act as Trauma and Medical Immediate Care (TMIC) responder
Key Skills & Experience
* HPC site experience (desirable)
* Data input familiarity (e.g., permits, progress tracking)
* Strong leadership and team supervision abilities
* Safety- and quality-driven mindset, leading by example
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Technical welding/plating knowledge and attention to detail
* Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Qualifications
* Level 3 Pipe Welder Apprenticeship Standard (ST0851) or equivalent apprenticeship in welding discipline
* Diploma in Welding Engineering Construction Pipework, Plate or Both - SCQF L7
* BS EN ISO 9606 Coded Welding Qualification
* One of the following: LATS, SSSTS, or IOSH Managing Safely
* Desirable: VT – CSWIP certificate; TMIC trained (First Aid at Work); IC trained (Incident Controller); Permit Acceptor certified
What We Offer
* Competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages
* Equal opportunities employer; we value diverse backgrounds and experiences
* We occasionally close job advertisements early if enough applications are received
About Us
Severfield is the largest structural steelwork group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK’s highest profile structural steel projects and have the capabilities to deliver large, complex projects across the UK and Europe.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday
* Minimum 7% employer pension contributions
* Employee assistance programme (EAP)
* Employee benefits scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Save as you earn
* Free onsite parking (role specific)
* Business health insurance
We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith.
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