Marine Pipefitter – Vessel Fit-Out Specialist

Matchtech Group; Cowes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking experienced Marine Pipefitters to support a vessel fit-out programme in Cowes, Isle of Wight. You will contribute to installation, fabrication and commissioning of marine piping systems during final production stages.

Work involves reading drawings, fabricating pipe runs in steel, aluminium, PVC and CuNi, and ensuring high safety and quality standards while collaborating with mechanical, electrical and outfitting teams to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Marine Pipefitter in shipbuilding or marine projects.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and isometrics.
• Experience installing hydraulic, fuel, water and waste systems.
• Strong fabrication, assembly and installation skills.
• Experience with steel, aluminium, PVC and CuNi pipework.
• Familiarity with pipe supports, brackets and fittings.
• Experience performing pressure testing and fault finding.
• High attention to detail and safety standards.
• Comfortable in confined spaces and at height; shipyard safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Install marine pipework onboard vessels.
• Fabricate, fit and assemble pipe runs and components.
• Install hydraulic, fuel, water, waste, ventilation and AC systems.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread and prep pipework.
• Assemble pipework from drawings and isometrics.
• Install brackets, supports and mountings.
• Fit and connect pumps and equipment.
• Read drawings, schematics and installation plans.
• Conduct pressure and leak testing and system checks.
• Complete snagging and final fit-out before delivery.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and outfitting teams.
• Maintain high quality, safety and workmanship.

Skills

Marine pipefitter experience

Read engineering drawings

Install hydraulic/fuel/water/waste

Fabrication and installation

Pipe materials: steel aluminium PVC Cu

Pipe supports and fittings

Pressure testing and fault finding

Attention to detail and safety

Confined spaces and heights awareness

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking experienced Marine Pipefitters to support a vessel fit-out programme in Cowes, Isle of Wight. You will contribute to installation, fabrication and commissioning of marine piping systems during final production stages.

Work involves reading drawings, fabricating pipe runs in steel, aluminium, PVC and CuNi, and ensuring high safety and quality standards while collaborating with mechanical, electrical and outfitting teams to meet deadlines.