Marine Pipefitter

Morson Talent; Spring Hill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK defence engineering firm is seeking Marine Pipe Fitters to work on high-profile projects in Plymouth. The ideal candidates will have a background in mechanical or marine engineering and relevant qualifications. You will be responsible for manufacturing and installing pipe systems, testing new pipework, and conducting functional tests to maintain submarines and warships. Apply now to shape the future of naval engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and testing new pipework.
• Ability to conduct system and equipment functional tests.
• Time served in a marine or naval apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture ferrous and non-ferrous pipe systems.
• Install and test new pipework.
• Conduct system and equipment functional tests.

Skills

Background in mechanical or marine engineering

Experience with high-performing engineering teams

Confidence using general workshop machinery

Education

Recognised mechanical qualification (Apprenticeship or Level 3)

Job description

Overview

Marine Pipe Fitters Wanted – Plymouth

Are you ready to take your pipe fitting skills to the next level on some of the UK’s most complex and high-profile engineering projects?

We are hiring Marine Pipe Fitters to support a wide range of critical work in Plymouth servicing warships, maintaining submarines, or supporting factory-based builds. You will be at the forefront of UK defence engineering.

What you will be Doing

• Manufacturing ferrous and non-ferrous pipe systems
• Installing and testing new pipework
• Conducting system and equipment functional tests
• Working with precision from technical drawings and work instructions

What You Bring

• A background in mechanical or marine engineering
• Experience working with high-performing engineering teams
• Confidence using general workshop machinery
• Ideally, time served in a marine or naval apprenticeship

Whether you have worked on vessels, large commercial ships, or bring relevant experience from another engineering sector — we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• Recognised mechanical qualification (Apprenticeship or Level 3)
• SC Security Clearance (or ability to obtain it)

Apply now and shape the future of naval engineering.