Welder/Plater Chargehand - Hinkley Point C
Employer: Advanced Resource Managers (ARM)

Contract : 6 Months fixed Term
Working with: The UK's Largest Structural Steel Fabricator

At Advanced Resource Managers, we are delighted to offer an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Welder/Plater Chargehand to join the team at Hinkley Point C, working with the UK's largest structural steel fabricator.

This role sits within the Nuclear & Infrastructure division, which delivers high-profile, highly regulated projects across nuclear, transport, power, and process industries.

The Role

As a Welder/Plater Chargehand, you will lead a team of skilled operatives on-site, ensuring all installation works are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. Acting as the vital link between the workforce and site management, you will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure compliance with safety standards, and provide technical expertise to deliver exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of welders and platers to meet quality and safety standards

• Provide on-site technical advice and propose practical solutions where required

• Review and approve technical and safety documentation

• Ensure installations meet project designs, processes, and deadlines

• Manage resource allocation to meet budget and time constraints

• Supervise contractors and maintain a high-performing, safety-first culture

• Ensure compliance with NNB permit-to-work processes

• Attend site coordination meetings as required

• Act as Incident Controller (IC) and Trauma & Medical Immediate Care (TMIC) responder when trained

Skills & Experience

• HPC site experience (desirable)

• Familiarity with data input systems (permits, progress tracking)

• Strong leadership and team supervision skills

• Safety- and quality-focused, leading by example

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• In-depth technical knowledge of welding and plating

• Problem-solving and decision-making ability

Essential Qualifications

• One of the following:

  • Level 3 Pipe Welder Apprenticeship Standard (ST0851)

  • 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, IOSH Managing Safely

Please apply or email

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.