Pipe Welder

Wood; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking experienced Shutdown Pipe Welders to support a planned outage on-site in Teesside. The role focuses on high-quality welding on critical piping, boiler tubes and high-integrity pipework using TIG and MMA processes.

Applicants must be safety-focused and comfortable working in confined spaces, heights, and demanding schedules typical of shutdown environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in shutdown environments handling critical piping and plant equipment.
• Proven ability to weld boiler tubes and high-integrity piping using TIG/MMA.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality welding on piping systems during planned outages.
• Work onsite in Teesside with emphasis on boiler tubes and pressure piping.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and schedule requirements in a fast-paced shutdown setting.

Skills

TIG welding

MMA welding

Pipe welding

Boiler tubes

High-integrity pipework

Job description

Job ID:30668
Location - Wilton, Redcar
Project -Shutdown
Duration - 3 Weeks
Start - 05 September 2026

About the Role

Wood is seeking experienced Shutdown Pipe Welders to support a planned outage based onsite in Teesside.

This is a hands-on role suited to highly skilled welders with proven experience working within fast-paced shutdown environments, carrying out high-quality welding on critical plant equipment and piping systems. Particular emphasis is placed on experience welding boiler tubes, pressure systems, and high-integrity pipework using TIG and MMA welding processes.

Candidates must be safety-focused, quality-driven, and comfortable working in demanding environments, including confined spaces and at height, while delivering work to tight shutdown schedules.