MMA Welder
// Role Summary
Join Babcock at the historic Devonport Royal Dockyard as an MMA Welder, playing a crucial role in national security through shipbuilding and infrastructure projects. This permanent, full-time position offers significant earning potential and benefits.
// Key Responsibilities
- Utilize MMA welding skills on heavy-duty marine and structural components.
- Work on vital projects including submarines, surface ships, and dockside infrastructure.
- Interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Receive a competitive salary package with a 'Golden Hello' and relocation allowance.
- Opportunity to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.
- Be part of a global FTSE 100 organisation dedicated to national security.
// Role Specification
MMA Welder Opportunities
Shape the Future of National Security – One Weld at a Time.
At Babcock, we are committed to creating a safe and secure world. As an MMA (Manual Metal Arc) Welder at the historic Devonport Royal Dockyard, you will play an integral part in major shipbuilding, submarine, and infrastructure projects.
What You'll Do:
- Apply Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding to a variety of heavy-duty marine and structural components.
- Work on submarines, surface ships, dockside infrastructure, and within controlled factory environments.
- Operate welding and fabrication equipment to consistently high standards.
- Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, procedures, and technical specifications from a welding perspective.
- Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to meet stringent safety and performance targets.
What You'll Need:
- Strong capability in MMA/Stick welding on heavy plate, structural steel, or marine-grade materials.
- Experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, infrastructure, or large-scale construction environments.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical instructions.
- Confident use of welding sets, fabrication tools, and general workshop equipment.
- A desire to own and shape your career development journey.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Marine engineering background or experience on Royal Navy or commercial vessels.
- Time-served trade apprenticeship in welding, fabrication, marine, or naval engineering.
- Indentured Apprenticeship relevant to welding.
- Level 3 Engineering or Modern Apprenticeship.
- Level 2 Engineering qualification supported by significant practical experience.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Eligibility may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and residency.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary: £36,951 + Benefits, Gross OTE £52,918.
- 'Golden Hello' bonus up to £5,000 and Relocation Allowance.
- Generous holiday allowance and holiday trading options.
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
- Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing services.
- Employee shopping savings portal.
- Payment of Professional Fees.
- Special paid leave for reservists in the armed forces.
- 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering.
About Babcock:
Babcock is a global FTSE 100 organisation employing over 26,000 people. You'll contribute to products and services essential to national security and public infrastructure, working in a culture that values work-life balance.
We are a disability confident committed employer and welcome discussions about flexible working. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].
Closing Date: 09/07/2026
Role ID: SF72924
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Vacancies: Multiple opportunities available