Pipefitter

NAVANTIA UK; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine engineering company in Ashford is seeking a skilled pipe fitter. The role involves profiling, shaping, and assembling piping systems according to engineering specifications. Candidates should have a strong background in shipbuilding, along with relevant qualifications and a commitment to safety. Benefits include a competitive salary, company pension, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Company pension

31 days holiday

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a shipyard or similar field.
• Ability to work independently and follow safety rules.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape and assemble pipes using various tools.
• Test and commission piping systems according to specifications.
• Ensure quality through inspection of finished products.

Skills

Time served pipe fitter

Basic knowledge of welding processes

Understanding of dimensional control techniques

Knowledge of workplace safety

Education

Relevant qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds)

Job description

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• Profile and shape pipes and components using handheld power tools, mechanical cutting machines and associated tooling.
• Prepare and fit piping systems according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Prepare, assemble, and connect piping systems, including bolted clamps, flanges and threaded pipes.
• Work as part of a team with pipe fittersand other associated trades.
• Test pipework and systems, commission systems.
• Experience with overhead cranes and lifting equipment
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIORNMENT

• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards improving the culture in the workplace, stop and report any activity you feel might cause injury or damage, ensuring that everyone works safely at all times.
• Follows and adhere to any control measures required under the Safety, Environmental and Quality Management Systems.
• Ensure good house-keeping of work areas at all times.

QUALITY

• Undertake inspection of parts, sub-assemblies and finished products to ensure dimensional accuracy, quality and solid working function.
• Support the company in maintaining and improving our ISO 9001 (quality), 14001 (environmental), 45001 (health and safety) standards through adherence to the H&W Management Systems this is the responsibility of all H&W employees when conducting all processes and activities.

Job Description

• Profile and shape pipes and components using handheld power tools, mechanical cutting machines and associated tooling.
• Prepare and fit piping systems according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Prepare, assemble, and connect piping systems, including bolted clamps, flanges and threaded pipes.
• Work as part of a team with pipe fittersand other associated trades.
• Diagnostics
• Test pipework and systems, commission systems.
• Experience with overhead cranes and lifting equipment
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIORNMENT

• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards improving the culture in the workplace, stop and report any activity you feel might cause injury or damage, ensuring that everyone works safely at all times.
• Follows and adhere to any control measures required under the Safety, Environmental and Quality Management Systems.
• Ensure good house-keeping of work areas at all times.

QUALITY

• Undertake inspection of parts, sub-assemblies and finished products to ensure dimensional accuracy, quality and solid working function.
• Support the company in maintaining and improving our ISO 9001 (quality), 14001 (environmental), 45001 (health and safety) standards through adherence to the H&W Management Systems this is the responsibility of all H&W employees when conducting all processes and activities.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Time served pipe fitter either in a shipyard or similar field activity where refit work was undertaken.
• Relevant qualification, indentured apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds etc.
• Basic knowledge of welding processes.
• Understanding of dimensional control techniques such as Electronic Distance Measuring (EDM).
• Understanding of engineered drawings and technical documents.
• Knowledge and compliance of work place safety.
• Work execution independently according to valid instructions, rules and other standards.
• Flexible cooperation with other team-members.

Key Interpersonal/Behavioural Skills:

• Ability to establish an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal.
• Effectiveness in identifying possible problems for upward reporting/investigation.
• Ability to express ideas or facts in a clear manner.
• Professional and pro-active work ethic.

Additional Information

• Competitive base salary
• Company pension
• 31 days holiday
• Life assurance

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [emailprotected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.