Pipe Welder & Fabricator (MIG & Stick) - Workshop-Based

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

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking an experienced Pipe Welder/Fabricator to join a workshop-based team in Gillingham, Kent. The role focuses on MIG and Stick welding of 2–8 inch pipework, with most work around 4 inches, plus occasional site visits across the South East.

Qualified welders with plant-room pipework experience and a strong eye for detail are encouraged to apply. The position offers stability and opportunities on specialist projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Pipe Welder or Welder/Fabricator - essential.
• MIG and Stick welding qualifications - essential.
• Strong practical experience using MIG and Stick welding techniques - essential.
• Previous experience welding and fabricating pipework - essential.
• Experience working with pipework between 2 and 8 inches in diameter.
• Experience with mechanical plant room pipework.
• Strong pipe preparation, fitting and fabrication skills.
• Ability to work accurately from measurements and specifications.
• Good understanding of welding safety and quality requirements.
• Willingness to undertake a practical welding trial as part of recruitment - essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

MIG welding

Stick welding

Pipe welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking an experienced Pipe Welder/Fabricator to join a workshop-based team in Gillingham, Kent. The role focuses on MIG and Stick welding of 2–8 inch pipework, with most work around 4 inches, plus occasional site visits across the South East.

Qualified welders with plant-room pipework experience and a strong eye for detail are encouraged to apply. The position offers stability and opportunities on specialist projects.