Pipe Welder / Fabricator - MIG & Stick Welding

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site visit expenses covered

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Pipe Welder/Fabricator for their Gillingham workshop in Kent. The role focuses on MIG and Stick welding of pipework for mechanical plant rooms and building services installations.

The position is predominantly workshop-based, with occasional South East site visits, and requires a strong eye for detail and adherence to drawings and specs.

Qualifications

• Proven pipe welder with MIG and Stick welding experience.
• Experience fabricating pipework for mechanical plant rooms and building services.
• Ability to read and work from drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Weld pipework using MIG and Stick welding.
• Weld pipework 2–8 inches in diameter (majority 4 inches).
• Prepare, cut, fit and assemble pipework for welding.

Skills

Pipe welding

MIG welding

Stick welding

Fabrication

Pipework fabrication

Measurements

Quality standards

Health & Safety

Job description

Pipe Welder / Fabricator - MIG & Stick Welding

• Location: Gillingham, Kent / Occasional Site Visits Across the South East
• Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
• Sector: Mechanical Engineering / Pipework Fabrication / Plant Rooms
• Employment Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday

The Opportunity

Hill McGlynn are currently working with an established contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Pipe Welder / Fabricator to join their team, based at their workshop in Gillingham, Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Pipe Welder with strong MIG and Stick welding experience, specialising in pipework fabrication for mechanical plant rooms and building services installations.

The role is predominantly workshop-based, working with pipework ranging from 2 to 8 inches in diameter, with the majority of work involving 4-inch pipes.

Occasional site visits across the South East will be required to undertake measurements and assess fabrication requirements, with all associated expenses covered.

Relevant MIG and Stick welding qualifications and proven pipe welding experience are essential.

The Role

As Pipe Welder / Fabricator, you will be responsible for producing high-quality welded pipework, ensuring all fabrication meets the required specifications and quality standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out MIG and Stick welding on pipework and fabricated components.
• Welding pipework ranging from 2 to 8 inches in diameter, predominantly 4-inch pipes.
• Preparing, cutting, fitting and assembling pipework ready for welding.
• Fabricating pipework for mechanical plant rooms and associated installations.
• Working accurately to measurements, drawings and specifications.
• Ensuring all welded joints meet the required quality standards.
• Undertaking occasional site visits across the South East to take measurements.
• Liaising with workshop and site teams to ensure accurate fabrication.
• Maintaining welding equipment and a safe, organised working environment.
• Ensuring all work complies with relevant Health & Safety procedures.
• Working efficiently to meet project requirements and fabrication deadlines.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Pipe Welder who takes pride in their workmanship and is confident working independently within a workshop environment.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Pipe Welder or Welder / Fabricator - essential.
• MIG and Stick welding qualifications - essential.
• Strong practical experience using both MIG and Stick welding techniques - essential.
• Previous experience welding and fabricating pipework - essential.
• Experience working with pipework between 2 and 8 inches in diameter.
• Previous experience with mechanical plant room pipework.
• Strong pipe preparation, fitting and fabrication skills.
• Ability to work accurately from measurements and specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of workmanship.
• Good understanding of welding safety and quality requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to attend occasional project sites across the South East.
• Willingness to undertake a practical welding trial as part of the recruitment process - essential.

What's on Offer?

• Salary between £65,000 and £75,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Full-time, Monday to Friday working.
• Predominantly workshop-based position in Gillingham, Kent.
• Occasional site visits across the South East.
• All expenses associated with site visits covered.
• Opportunity to work on specialist pipework fabrication projects.
• A hands-on position offering responsibility and variety.