Plate Welder (MMA)

Mactech Inspection; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodge and travel support

Holiday allowance 190 hours p.a.

Job summary

Mactech Inspection Ltd seeks experienced MMA Plate Welders for the prefabrication, installation and erection of piping systems on the mechanical scope at Hinkley Point C. Candidates must meet the listed welding qualifications and safety requirements and will undergo competency-based testing and ISO 9606 standard qualifications.

Testing will be conducted at Tipton facility in the West Midlands at the end of September 2026.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Welding or equivalent
• Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Welding or Fabrication or equivalent
• ACE Card in Welding Pipe or Plate
• CCNSG Safety Passport

Skills

Apprenticeship in Welding

Level 2/3 Diploma in Welding or Fabric

ACE Card in Welding Pipe/Plate

CCNSG Safety Passport

Education

Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Welding or Fabrication

ACE Card in Welding Pipe or Plate

CCNSG Safety Passport

Job description

Mactech require experienced MMA Plate Welders to join a team working on the prefabrication, installation, and erection of piping systems on the mechanical scope at Hinkley Point C.

Suitable candidates must have:

• Apprenticeship in Welding OR
• Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Welding or Fabrication OR
• ACE Card in Welding Pipe or Plate
• CCNSG Safety Passport

Please note that candidates will be required to take part in a competency-based interview prior to being put forward for testing.

Suitable candidates will be required to test out to the following ISO 9606 standards:

• Carbon Steel 12x125x200mm Plate
• Fillet Weld
• PF Vertical Upward Position
• PD Horizontal Overhead Position

TESTING WILL BE HELD AT A FACILITY AT TIPTON IN THE WEST MIDLANDS AND COMMENCE AT THE END OF SEPTEMBER 2026

Working Arrangements:

• 10/4 rotation
• Days: 9 x 10-hour shifts (Tuesday to Wednesday) & 1 x 6-hour shift every second Thursday
• Nights: 9 x 11-hour shifts (Tuesday to Wednesday) & 1 x 6-hour shift every second Thursday

PAYE Rates:

• Basic: £29.34 (Days) / £35.94 (Nights)
• OT1: £41.08
• OT2: £52.82
• Bonus Potential (up to): £2.94 p/hr

Additional Payments and Holidays

• Lodge: £53.39 p/night / £373.73 p/week – if eligible
• Travel: Return Fare & Travel Time each month – if eligible
• Holidays: 190 hours per annum + Public/Bank