Plate Welder (MMA)

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