Pipefitter - Hartlepool

Altrad Services A/S; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad is seeking an experienced pipefitter to join the Hartlepool outage project. The role follows a 12/2 dayshift to nightshift pattern, with hours from 7:30 to 18:00 and 19:00 to 07:00, starting 18 March 2027 and running until 13 May.

The position is paid under NAECI with lodge and travel where applicable. The pay rate is £23.45 per hour, and you must be willing to obtain or hold CTC clearance, along with CCNSG Safety Passport.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognized training programme with oil & gas or similar process industry experience.
• CCNSG Safety Passport required or held.
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification should be held.

Responsibilities

• Extract job requirements from drawings or specifications.
• Select length of piping and cut to size using hacksaw, pipe cutter or machine.
• Prepare and position pipework and flanges for welding and alignment checks.
• Bend piping by machine or by heat and by hand.
• Join metal piping by soldering, threading or screwing.
• Operate trade required machinery and overhead cranes safely.

Skills

Pipefitting

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ level 3

CompEx

City & Guilds / ONC-HNC or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

Altrad are currently looking for an experienced Pipefitter to join the team at Hartlepool for the upcoming outage project.

The work pattern for this position is 12/2, dayshift 7.30 - 18.00 & nightshift 19.00 to 7.00. This is a fixed term position which requires you to be willing to undergo or currently hold CTC clearance. Starting 18th March 2027 until 13th May approx.

The position is paid under NAECI agreements, with lodge and travel paid where applicable. Pay rate: £23.45 per hour

Key Deliverables:

• To ascertain job requirements from drawings or other specifications.
• To select length of stainless steel, steel alloy, iron, copper, aluminium or plastic piping and to cut it to the required size with hacksaw, pipe cutter or machine.
• To prepare and position pipework and flanges for subsequent welding, alignment orientation, gaps, spacing, straightness whilst welding and arc welding.
• To bend piping by machine or heat with blow lamp and bend by hand.
• To join metal piping by soldering or thread cutting and screwing.
• To join plastic piping by cementing or fusing by hot air welding.
• To form piping from sheet metal.
• To check pipe preparations, tack welded joints, alignment, straightness and dimensional accuracy.
• To install prefabricated sections on site.
• To be trained and operate trade required machinery.
• To be trained and operate overhead cranes including basic slinging in a safe manner.
• To adhere to all safety requirements including safety checks of tools and equipment.
• To use Oxy/fuel hand burning/heating/cutting equipment.
• To use all relevant workshops/site equipment associated with job requirements including all relevant training/certification requirements

Key Requirements / Qualifications:

• You will have completed a recognized training programme and have experience within the oil & gas industry or other continuous process industry.
• Appropriate qualifications such as CompEx, City & Guilds, ONC/HNC or equivalent should be held.
• Must be CTC cleared or willing to undergo clearance
• CCNSG Safety Passport
• NVQ level 3

About Us

At Altrad, our people create endless opportunities.

We are the leading provider of support services transforming our nations critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 16,000 talented people across our region, we provide the full spectrum of critical services including consulting, design, engineering, construction, asset life optimisation through to decommissioning, for industries both onshore and offshore.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our people.

Inclusivity Statement

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage – including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We’re happy to discuss what would help you take part fully.