Pipefitter (Chargehand)

3dpersonnels; Fawley; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodge support

Job summary

3D Personnel seeks an experienced Pipefitter Chargehand for a major refinery turnaround at Fawley Refinery, Hampshire. You will lead pipefitting teams, install carbon steel and stainless pipework, and read isometric drawings. Coordinate with Mechanical Supervisors and ensure safe, on-spec work and handovers.

The role offers day/night shifts, 60 hours/week, and CIS or PAYE engagement with lodging support where applicable.Applicants with refinery experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Pipefitter chargehand

Isometric drawings

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Education

CCNSG Safety Passport

Trade qualifications

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.