Pipe Welder

Wood; Slapewath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking experienced Pipe Welders to join our Maintenance Team onsite in Teesside, supporting planned maintenance activities and outages across the facility. The role focuses on high-quality TIG/MMA welding on critical piping and boiler tubes, with an emphasis on safety and teamwork in a challenging environment.

Applicants should hold an NVQ Level 3 in Welding or equivalent and a CCNSG Safety Passport.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Welding, Fabrication & Welding or equivalent qualification.
• Valid CCNSG Safety Passport.
• Site-specific certificates or safety training will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out TIG and MMA welding on piping systems and plant equipment.
• Undertake repairs, modifications, and maintenance of pipework and boiler tubes.
• Ensure work complies with site procedures, specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations and inspection teams.
• Support safe and efficient execution of planned maintenance and outages.

Skills

TIG welding

MMA welding

Industrial maintenance

Safety‑minded

Teamwork

Confined spaces

Working at height

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Welding, Fabrication & Welding or equivalent

CCNSG Safety Passport

Job description

About The Role

Wood is seeking experienced Pipe Welders to join our Maintenance Team based onsite in Teesside, supporting planned maintenance activities, plant reliability programmes, and outages across the facility.

Job Description

Job ID: 32090

Position - Pipe Welder

Location - Wilton, Redcar

Project -Maintenance

Duration - 6 months

Start - ASAP

About The Role

Wood is seeking experienced Pipe Welders to join our Maintenance Team based onsite in Teesside, supporting planned maintenance activities, plant reliability programmes, and outages across the facility.

This is a hands‑on role suited to highly skilled welders with proven experience working within industrial maintenance environments. The successful candidates will be responsible for carrying out high-quality welding on critical plant equipment and piping systems, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Particular emphasis is placed on experience welding boiler tubes, pressure systems, and high-integrity pipework using TIG and MMA welding processes.

Working as part of the Maintenance Team, you will play a key role in supporting the safe and reliable operation of the site. The role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork, as well as the ability to work effectively in challenging environments, including confined spaces and at height.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out TIG and MMA welding activities on a variety of piping systems and plant equipment.
• Undertake repairs, modifications, and maintenance of pipework, pressure systems, and boiler tubes.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site procedures, specifications, and quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance, operations, and inspection teams.
• Contribute to the safe and efficient execution of planned maintenance and outage activities.

Qualifications

• Qualifications & Certification Requirements
• NVQ Level 3 in Welding, Fabrication & Welding or equivalent recognised apprenticeship qualification.
• Valid CCNSG Safety Passport.
• Any additional site‑specific certificates, safety training, or industry‑recognised qualifications will be advantageous.

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience within industrial maintenance, petrochemical, chemical, energy, or process industry environments.
• Strong TIG and MMA welding capability.
• Experience welding boiler tubes, pressure systems, and high-integrity process pipework.
• Safety‑focused with a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary maintenance team.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and at height.
• Flexible approach to supporting maintenance and outage schedules.

If you are an experienced Pipe Welder with a strong maintenance background and a commitment to safe, high-quality delivery, we'd like to hear from you.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.