Pipe Fitter

JR United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a forward-thinking company that is transforming its operations. Join a dynamic team involved in the repair and refit of Royal Naval and Commercial vessels, where you will work with state-of-the-art equipment. This role offers the chance to fabricate and install pipework systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations. With a flexible working approach, you can balance your professional and personal life while contributing to innovative projects. If you're ready to make an impact in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension

Employee share plans

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Ability to braze to required standards and knowledge of pipework systems.
• Experience with domestic plumbing and installation within a ship environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe systems of work are followed and fabricate pipes in various materials.
• Read and interpret mechanical and pipe drawings for installations.

Skills

Knowledge of pipework systems

Brazing skills

Understanding of domestic plumbing

Welding skills (TIG, MMA)

Job description

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Salary: £34,640. (Shift allowance of 33% may be applicable)

Who we are:

This is an exciting time to join a business that is expanding and transforming. It offers a great opportunity to operate in a new, innovative environment.

Our operations division is involved in the repair and refit of both Royal Naval and Commercial vessels. You will have the opportunity to become part of our multiskilled team and work in our modern facilities with state-of-the-art equipment. Most work will be completed onboard ships; you will also be expected to fabricate in various workshops throughout the dockyard, working alongside other Fabricators.

Work approach:

Our flexible working approach enables you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This may include accruing hours and flexibility around start and finish times, helping you balance work, on-site responsibilities, and personal life.

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensure safe systems of work are followed
• Read and interpret mechanical and pipe drawings
• Fabricate pipes from 8mm to 323mm in various materials
• Wire and set components to boards
• Braze using silver and soft solder to class 1 standards
• Test pipework upon completion of manufacture
• Install pipework into various systems

Your skills and experiences:

• Knowledge of all pipework systems and materials, including connectors, adaptors, couplings, and fastenings, with the ability to braze to required standards
• Understanding of domestic plumbing within a ship environment, including removal and installation
• Welding skills (TIG, MMA) are beneficial but not essential; ability to work with and install composite pipework is also advantageous

What we offer:

In addition to a salary of £34,640 (with potential shift allowance of 33%), BAE Systems offers benefits including:

• Pension
• Employee share plans and green car scheme
• Private health plans
• Annual incentive

Inclusivity and Security:

We aim to make our recruitment process inclusive. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please discuss any necessary adjustments with us.

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth. Applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some roles require higher security vetting, which may necessitate 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.

Application details:

Closing Date: 21st May 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. We encourage early application submissions.