Pipefitter (Chargehand)

3D Personnel Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodge support

Job summary

3D Personnel Ltd is recruiting Pipefitter Chargehands for a major refinery turnaround at Fawley Refinery, Hampshire. The role involves leading pipefitter teams, installing carbon steel and stainless steel pipework, reading isometric drawings and coordinating with Mechanical Supervisors to meet safety and quality standards.

The position offers day and night shifts, 60 hours per week, CIS or PAYE engagement, and lodge support for residential workers, with UK-wide applicants encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience as Pipefitter Chargehand on large projects.
• Ability to read and interpret isometric drawings.
• Proven background in refinery/heavy industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Pipefitter teams across designated work areas.
• Install and assemble carbon steel and stainless pipework.
• Read and interpret isometric drawings and coordinate with Mechanical Supervisors.
• Ensure work is performed safely, efficiently and to spec.
• Support quality inspections and handover activities.

Skills

Pipefitter Chargehand experience

Isometric drawings reading

Refinery/heavy industry experience

Education

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 PassportAbility 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 ratesP otential follow-on work on future industrial shutdown projects

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