Marine Pipe Fitter: Shipbuilding & Vessel Refit

Osbrooks; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Osbrooks in Middlesbrough is seeking two experienced Marine Pipe Fitters to join a vessel construction and refit project. You will install and fabricate pipework systems across shipbuilding and marine repair environments.

Applicants should have hands-on experience with pipe-bending, cutting, flange work and welding (TIG/MIG). The role involves 10-hour days, 5 days a week, with occasional weekend work on vessels and fabrication shops.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' pipe-fitting experience in shipbuilding, boatbuilding or marine repair.
• Relevant apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in pipe fitting or mechanical engineering.
• Ability to read piping schematics and prepare spool drawings.
• Experience with pipe-bending, cutting, threading and flange-assembly tools.
• TIG or MIG welding of pipework.

Responsibilities

• Measure, fabricate and install marine pipework systems.
• Cut, bend, flange and assemble pipe runs using the appropriate materials and tools.
• Install valves, strainers, pipe supports, hangers and fittings.
• Fit exhaust systems, silencers and lagging with required clearances.
• Work from piping diagrams, P&IDs and machinery arrangements.
• Pressure-test and flush systems; assist inspections and rectify defects.
• Prevent galvanic corrosion by isolating dissimilar metals from aluminium structures.
• Follow site safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Piping schematics

Fabrication & installation

Safety compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Education

NVQ Level 3

Apprenticeship

Tools

Pipe-bending tools

Pipe-cutting tools

Flange-assembly tools

Welding TIG/MIG

Job description

Osbrooks in Middlesbrough is seeking two experienced Marine Pipe Fitters to join a vessel construction and refit project. You will install and fabricate pipework systems across shipbuilding and marine repair environments.

Applicants should have hands-on experience with pipe-bending, cutting, flange work and welding (TIG/MIG). The role involves 10-hour days, 5 days a week, with occasional weekend work on vessels and fabrication shops.