Job summary
An excellent opportunity to join a long term contract for MMA Welders based in Plymouth.
Key skills required for this role
MMA Welding experience to a coded standard
Important
Eligible for SC Clearance
Job description
Our client, a well established Marine Engineering company, is looking for MMA Welders to join their team throughout 2025.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a long term refit project.
Suitable candidates must be NVQ Level 3 or Apprenticeship qualified and have a strong background in MMA welding. Previous marine/ship repair experience would be ideal but other heavy industries are also suitable.
Successful applicants will be required to spend a week in the test bay ahead of their allocated start date, passing the following tests to proceed onto the project.
Weld test details:
You will complete a 12mm butt weld in overhead position, if suitable you will then move onto a 25 mm plate in two stages - one side vertical, then the backside will be horizontal. The next plate will also be 25mm - firstly overhead, then the backside welded in the down hand position. All welds will be visually inspected, crack detected, UT and radiographed.
Full SC Clearance is required and once approved you will be taken through the clearance process before being issued a start date. Due to the level of clearance and the specific contract, candidates must be British.
If you already hold full SC clearance, we will ask you to obtain confirmation from the UKSV and a transfer will be arranged.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensure all welding work meets strict safety and quality standards
2. Collaborate with team members to maintain efficient work flow
3. Adhere to detailed project timelines and tasks
4. Understanding of marine welding standards and procedures
5. Excellent attention to detail
6. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Rates and hours:
Umbrella rates
7. Day Shift - £34.50/h
8. Back Shift - £42/h
9. Sunday and Weekday Night Shift - £49/h
10. Sunday Back/Night Shift - £46/h
PAYE rates (Holiday can be accrued or advanced)
11. Day Shift - £25.76/h plus £3.11 holiday pay
12. Back Shift - £31.36 plus £3.79 holiday pay
13. Sunday and Weekday Night Shift - £36.59/h plus £4.42
14. Sunday Back/Night Shift - £34.35 plus £4.15
15. Hours - Min. 50 per week
16. Contract length - 2-3 years
Due to the project forecast there are various start dates throughout 2025, with weld tests and start dates now being booked in. If you are looking for a long term contract, offering stability, then this is the ideal role for you!
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