Pipe Fitter

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company in the repair and refit of Royal Naval and Commercial vessels. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment. You'll be part of a multiskilled team, contributing to vital operations onboard ships and in workshops. The flexible working approach allows for a balanced work-life experience, making it an exciting time to be part of this expanding business. If you have expertise in pipework systems and a passion for engineering, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Pension

Employee share plans

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Experience with pipework systems and ability to braze to required standards.
• Understanding of domestic ship plumbing and installation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe systems of work are followed.
• Fabricate pipes and install pipework into systems.
• Test pipework after manufacture.

Skills

Knowledge of pipework systems

Brazing to required standards

Welding skills (TIG, MMA)

Understanding of domestic ship plumbing

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. A great opportunity to operate in a new innovative environment.

About our operations division:

We are involved in the repair and refit of Royal Naval and Commercial vessels. You will become part of our multiskilled team working in modern facilities with state-of-the-art equipment. Most work will be completed onboard ships, with additional fabrication work in various workshops within the dockyard.

Work approach:

Our flexible working approach allows for adaptable hours depending on your role and location, including accruing hours and flexible start and finish times to balance work and personal life.

Key responsibilities:

1. Ensure safe systems of work are followed.
2. Read and interpret mechanical and pipe drawings.
3. Fabricate pipes from 8mm to 323mm using various materials.
4. Wire and set components on boards.
5. Braze using silver and soft solder to class 1 standards.
6. Test pipework after manufacture.
7. Install pipework into systems.

Skills and experience required:

1. Knowledge of pipework systems, materials, connectors, adaptors, couplings, and fastenings, with the ability to braze to required standards.
2. Understanding of domestic ship plumbing, including removal and installation.
3. Welding skills (TIG, MMA) are beneficial but not essential; experience with composite pipework is also advantageous.

What we offer:

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

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

Inclusive recruitment:

We aim to be inclusive. If you have a disability or health condition affecting your performance, please discuss any necessary adjustments with us.

Security and eligibility:

Many roles require security and export control clearances. Applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting may require 5-10 years of UK residency.

Application deadline:

Closing Date: 21st May 2025

We may close this vacancy early if enough applications are received. Apply early to be considered.