Pipefitter

JR United Kingdom; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled pipefitters to join their innovative team in a dynamic environment. This role involves fabricating and installing pipework systems using a variety of materials, ensuring safety and compliance at all times. You'll work on essential projects that contribute to vital security products and services. The company values diversity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you're ready to take on a challenging role with flexible working options and the opportunity to make a real impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in pipe manufacture, installation, and safety certifications required.
• Trade Papers needed for application submission.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install pipework systems using various materials.
• Use tools and equipment for cutting, bending, and welding pipes.
• Install utilities aboard ships, like sinks and showers.

Skills

Pipe manufacture and installation

Use of hand tools

Welding

Understanding of SHE and COSHH

Comfortable working in confined spaces

Safety certification

Education

Modern Apprenticeship certificate

Tools

Mechanical equipment

Job description

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Location: Glasgow – Govan and Scotstoun – Based on site and must be able to attend a recruitment day in Glasgow.

Salary: £37,318.00 (additional shift allowance of 33% may be applicable)

Requirements: Trade Papers to be provided when submitting application

What you’ll be doing:

• 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

Your skills and experiences:

• Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers (you will be required to provide papers)
• Current knowledge and experience of pipe manufacture and installation, and use of associated equipment
• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Clear understanding of SHE, COSHH risks awareness
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and/or at height
• Safety certification i.e. SHE Induction, COSHH awareness, working at height etc.
• Background in a major construction / manufacturing environment

Please ensure you have attached a copy of your qualifications when submitting your application.

The Pipefitter team:

In the Pipefitter team, you will be doing work that impacts the world. To ensure the delivery of vital security products and services, our team works a variety of shifts. This includes day, back, night and weekend shifts.

This is an opportunity to operate in a new innovative and competitive environment where you can be flexible about how you work and what you work on.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 1st May 2025 – Trades Tests will be held in May 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.