Coded Pipe Welder Chargehand

HG Recruitment Solutions; Crawford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Coded Pipe Welder Chargehand to supervise pipefitting activities and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards. The role involves leading a team, coordinating daily tasks, and requires relevant qualifications in engineering. Benefits include a competitive salary with overtime, 20 days off plus bank holidays, pension schemes, and opportunities for career progression. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong work ethic and leadership skills in a demanding environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary – weekly pay

Overtime available

20 days + statutory bank holidays

Pension and life insurance schemes

Full company uniform, PPE

Access to company vehicle

Training opportunities and career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths.
• City of Guilds / BTEC qualification in engineering discipline.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pipefitting personnel and coordinate daily activities.
• Provide clear direction and mentorship to the team.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to high-quality standards.

Skills

Coded welding to BSEN and ASME 1X

Pipe fitting and preparation

Leadership and supervision

Measurements and cutting of piping materials

Education

City of Guilds / BTEC qualification in engineering discipline

Minimum of GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths

Job description

Role

Coded Pipe Welder Chargehand

Location

Skelmersdale, Lancashire

Rate of Pay

£22 - £25 per hour – Some flexibility of pay depending on experience

Hours of Work

7am – 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday and Friday 7am – 12pm. 30 mins unpaid lunch break. Overtime is paid after 42 hours at time and a half.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced coded Pipe Welder Chargehand to lead and deliver high-quality pipefitting and welding activities across high and low‑pressure piping systems. This role is critical to ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, in line with project schedules, company procedures, and industry regulations.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for supervising pipefitting personnel, coordinating daily activities, and ensuring all work is completed without risk to personnel, plant, or the environment.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision

• Take responsibility for the quality, quantity, and progress of work undertaken by the team.
• Provide clear direction, mentorship, and support to develop team capability.
• Attend site meetings, toolbox talks, and training sessions, always contributing positively.
• Provide timely progress updates and feedback to supervision.

Pipe Welding Duties

• Complete all pipefitting and preparation work in accordance with company procedures, drawings, and job cards.
• Select, measure, cut, bend, and prepare piping materials including stainless steel, carbon steel.
• Prepare pipework and flanges for welding, ensuring correct alignment, orientation, gaps, and dimensional accuracy.
• Install prefabricated pipe sections and small‑bore tubing on site.
• Join piping systems using welding, soldering, threading, cementing, or fusion techniques as appropriate.
• Inspect pipe preparations, tack welds, alignment, and straightness prior to welding.
• Form piping from sheet metal when required.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary – weekly pay.
• Overtime available.
• 20 days + statutory bank holidays.
• Pension and life insurance schemes.
• Full company uniform, PPE.
• Access to company vehicle.
• Training opportunities and career progression.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths.
• City of Guilds / BTEC qualification in engineering discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.
• General storage vessels BS EN.
• Pressure vessels PD5500 Cat 2 & 3.
• Stainless and carbon steel pipework.
• Coded welding to BSEN and ASME 1X.

About HG Recruitment

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