Pipefitter (Chargehand)

3D Personnel LTD; Fawley; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodge support

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

3D Personnel LTD are recruiting experienced Pipefitter Chargehands for a major refinery turnaround at Fawley Refinery, Hampshire. The role focuses on leading pipefitting teams and installing carbon steel and stainless steel pipework, reading isometric drawings, and coordinating with Mechanical Supervisors.

Candidates should have refinery/petrochemical experience, valid CCNSG, and be able to pass medical requirements. 60 hours per week, day and night shifts, CIS or PAYE, lodging may be provided.

Qualifications

• Recent refinery/petrochemical experience required.
• Proven experience as a Pipefitter Chargehand.
• Ability to read and interpret isometric drawings.
• Valid CCNSG Safety Passport.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Must pass Drug & Alcohol screening and site medical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead pipefitter teams across designated work areas.
• Install and assemble carbon steel and stainless steel pipework.
• Read and interpret isometric drawings.
• Coordinate daily activities with Mechanical Supervisors.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to specification.
• Support quality inspections and handover activities.

Skills

Pipefitting leadership

Isometric drawings

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

Trade qualifications

CCNSG Safety Passport

Job description

Pipefitter Chargehand

Fawley Refinery, Hampshire

Starting Mid-September to early November 2026

Multiple Vacancies Available

60 Hours per Week | CIS or PAYE

NAECI rates + overtime + expenses & lodging (where applicable)

3D Personnel are recruiting experienced Pipefitter Chargehands for a major refinery turnaround project at Fawley Refinery, working on behalf of a leading European industrial engineering contractor.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile turnaround project delivering essential works within one of the UK's largest refinery environments. We welcome applications from experienced individuals as well as established pipefitting gangs looking to mobilise together.

The Role

• Leading Pipefitter teams across designated work areas
• Installing and assembling carbon steel and stainless steel pipework
• Reading and interpreting isometric drawings
• Coordinating daily activities with Mechanical Supervisors
• Ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to specification
• Supporting quality inspections and handover activities

Requirements

• Previous refinery, petrochemical, power generation or heavy industrial experience
• Proven experience working as a Pipefitter Chargehand
• Ability to read and interpret isometric drawings
• Relevant trade qualifications
• Valid CCNSG Safety Passport
• Ability to pass mandatory Drug & Alcohol screening and site medical requirements
• Right to work in the UK

What's on Offer

• Major refinery turnaround project (approximately mid-September to early November 2026)
• 60 hours per week (Sunday to Friday)
• Day and night shift working
• CIS or PAYE engagement
• Lodge support available for those staying away from home
• UK-wide applicants encouraged
• Established gangs are welcome to apply
• Competitive hourly rates
• Potential follow-on work on future industrial shutdown projects

If you have the relevant industrial experience and qualifications and are looking to secure work on one of the UK's major turnaround projects, we'd like to hear from you.