Pipe Welder

Wood; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is recruiting an experienced Shutdown Pipe Welder for an onsite outage in Teesside (Wilton, Redcar). You will perform high-quality TIG and MMA welding on carbon and stainless steel pipework within a regulated outage program.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, adhering to welding procedures, and maintaining safety standards in permit-controlled environments. It offers a challenging, fast-paced setting with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in TIG and MMA welding on pipework.
• Experience in shutdowns/outages and high-integrity pipe systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and welding procedures.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out TIG and MMA welding on carbon and stainless-steel pipework.
• Work during planned shutdowns and outage campaigns.
• Weld and repair boiler tubes and high‑integrity pipework.
• Read and interpret drawings, weld procedures, and specs.
• Maintain welding equipment and consumables to a high standard.
• Adhere to site safety rules and permit requirements.
• Able to work overtime, weekends, or night shifts when required.
• Support pressure system repairs during outages.

Skills

TIG welding

MMA welding

Carbon & stainless steel

Reading drawings

Health & safety

Shutdown experience

Independent working

Job description

About The Role

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

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out high‑quality TIG and MMA welding on carbon and stainless‑steel pipework.
• Perform welding activities during planned shutdowns, turnarounds, and outage campaigns.
• Weld and repair boiler tubes, superheater tubes, pressure parts, and associated pipework.
• Complete maintenance, replacement, and repair work on critical plant systems.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld procedures, and technical specifications.
• Ensure all welding activities comply with project quality requirements and inspection standards.
• Work safely within permit‑controlled environments, including confined spaces and working at height.
• Support pressure system repairs and modifications during shutdown periods.
• Maintain welding equipment and consumables to a high standard.
• Adhere to all site safety rules, procedures, and risk control measures.

About You

You are an experienced Pipe Welder with a strong background in industrial shutdowns, power generation, energy, petrochemical, or heavy process environments. You have proven experience welding boiler tubes and high‑integrity pipework and can consistently produce work to the highest quality standards under demanding outage schedules.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Pipe Welder supporting shutdowns, outages, or turnaround projects.
• Extensive TIG and MMA welding experience on carbon and stainless‑steel pipework.
• Demonstrable experience welding and repairing boiler tubes and pressure systems.
• Experience working on high‑integrity pipework within industrial or energy facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding procedures, and specifications.
• Confined Space and Working at Height experience.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi‑disciplined shutdown team.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including overtime, weekends, and night shifts where required.

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.