Chargehand Welder

Company: Nuclearinst
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Location: Bridgwater
Job Description:

Mactech are seeking experienced Chargehand Welder’s to support safe and high-quality site delivery at Hinkley Point C

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate welders on structural steel projects
  • Carry out high-quality MMA (Stick) welding on carbon steel
  • Interpret engineering drawings
  • Ensure all welding work complies with site quality standards, inspection requirements, and project specifications
  • Promote strict health & safety standards in line with site regulations

What you will need

  • Proven experience as a Chargehand or Lead Welder
  • Strong background in MMA structural welding (carbon steel)
  • Minimum of Level 2 Apprenticeship in Welding discipline or Level 2 Diploma in a welding discipline
  • CCNSG Card
  • Ability to read and interpret structural fabrication drawings
  • Excellent understanding of site safety and quality compliance
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • The ability to pass a multi fillet MMA weld test

What is in it for you

  • Excellent rates, in line with the ECSA site agreement
  • 10/4 rotation
  • Long-term opportunity
  • The chance be part of the team building the UK’s largest nuclear power station to date.

PAYE Rates

  • Basic Rate: £30.58 Days / £37.46 nights
  • Overtime 1 £42.82
  • Overtime 2 £55.05
  • Bonus up to £3.06 per hour

Additional Payments and Holidays

  • Lodge Allowance: £53.39/day (£373.73/week) – if eligible
  • Periodic Travel: Return rail fare + travel time – if eligible
  • Holidays 25 day + public holidays

If you are a skilled MMA Structural Welder with leadership experience, we would like to speak to you.

Please note: If you are offered one of these positions you will be required to pass Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Vetting

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Posted: July 6th, 2026