Pipefitter

Aeropeople Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a skilled Pipefitter in Glasgow. The role involves fabricating and installing piping systems, ensuring efficient operations while adhering to safety standards. Candidates must have trade qualifications, experience in pipe manufacture, and the ability to read engineering drawings. This full-time position provides competitive salary and shift allowances, along with a variety of benefits including flexible working hours and comprehensive insurance plans.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension scheme up to 14%

25 holiday days plus bank holidays

Life Assurance – 6 times salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Current knowledge and experience of pipe manufacture and installation.
• Strong knowledge of pipefitting techniques and tools.
• Proven experience as a Pipefitter in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install pipework systems in various materials.
• Collaborate with other trades to ensure timely project completion.
• Adhere to safety regulations at all times.

Skills

Pipefitting techniques

Use of associated equipment

Ability to read engineering drawings

Safety standards knowledge

Education

Trade Papers or Modern Apprenticeship certificate

SVQ3 or City & Guilds

Job description

Job Title: Pipefitter

Salary: £38,662 per annum + shift allowance + overtime

Location: Glasgow

We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Pipefitter. The role will be based in Glasgow and will require the successful candidate to be on site full time working a varied shift pattern.

The company works at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

They are looking for a skilled and experienced Pipefitter to join their team in Clyde. The successful candidate will be responsible for fabricating and installing piping systems across a range of projects in the defence sector. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of piping installations while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

All successful candidates will be required to attend a Trade test which will be held in Glasgow in October 2025. You will also be required to submit your trade certificates after an initial phone call with our recruiter.

Shift Details

• Day Shift: Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Night Shift: Monday – Thursday 8:30 pm – 6:00 am
• Weekend Shift: Friday – Sunday 7:00 am – 7:30 pm

All three shifts carry a 33% shift allowance on top of the basic rate for night and weekend shifts.

Main Responsibilities

• Fabricating and installing pipework systems in large and small-bore pipework using different materials (copper, CuNi, carbon steel, and stainless steel).
• Using a range of hand tools & mechanical equipment to cut, bend and weld pipes, as well as installation of pipework.
• Installing utilities aboard ship (i.e., sinks, showers, and toilets).
• Install and assemble fittings, valves, and related components according to drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with other trades to ensure the timely and accurate completion of projects.
• Adhere to safety regulations and company procedures at all times.
• Maintain accurate records of work carried out.

Benefits

• Overtime Pay rates are as follows:
  • Monday-Thursday: 1.33 (Time and a 3rd)
  • Friday: 1.50 (Time and a half for the first 4 hours, 2.00 (Double time) for any hours thereafter)
  • Saturday: 1.50 (Time and a half)
  • Sunday: 2.00 (Double time)
• Enhanced Pension scheme – up to 14% combined.
• Flexible working pattern including working from home/flexible start and finish times.
• 25 holiday days plus bank holidays; 26 days after 5 years’ service; 27 days after 10 years’ service.
• Shared Incentive Plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Life Assurance (you and your spouse/partner) – 6 × salary.
• Ill Health Income Protection/Private Medical Insurance – 50% of salary.

About You

Essential:

• Modern Apprenticeship certificate/Trade Papers (you will be required to provide these papers) and relevant qualifications (e.g., SVQ3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• Current knowledge and experience of pipe manufacture, installation, and use of associated equipment.
• Strong knowledge of pipefitting techniques, tools, and safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Clear understanding of SHE, COSHH and Risk Assessments.
• Proven experience as a Pipefitter or similar within an industrial or commercial environment.

Desirable:

• Marine Pipefitting Experience.
• Experience in industrial or commercial settings preferred.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Experience in TIG Pipe.
• Welding.

You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years.

About Aeropeople

Whether you’re looking for your next job or searching for the next superstar to join your team… Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know‑how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.

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