Pipefitter - Heysham

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics

Heysham

On-site

GBP 26,651 - 37,958

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics is seeking a skilled Pipefitter for a contract position at Heysham 2 Power Station, expected to last until approximately November 2026. The successful candidate will carry out essential responsibilities including installing piping, aligning, and welding components while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires an approved Apprenticeship or NVQ level 3, along with site experience and a valid Site Safety Passport. This position operates Monday to Friday for around 38 hours weekly, with potential overtime as required.

Qualifications

Approved Apprenticeship or NVQ level 3 in plumbing or piping.
Valid Site Safety Passport is required.
Experience in pipefitting and willingness to undergo CTC clearance.

Responsibilities

Ascertain job requirements from drawings or specifications.
Prepare and position pipework and flanges for welding.
Install prefabricated sections on site and operate machinery.

Skills

Piping installation

Welding techniques

Safety compliance

Education

Approved Apprenticeship/NVQ level 3

Tools

Oxy/fuel cutting equipment

Pipe cutter

Overhead crane

Job description

Contract type: Fixed term until 13/11/2026 approx.

Start date: 04/09/2026 - Dependent on CTC clearance status

Salary: £23.45 per hour NAECI Rates

We currently have the opportunity for a skilled Pipefitter to join us at Heysham 2 Power Station.

The work pattern for this position is Monday to Friday, 38 hours /week with potential overtime as and when required.

Key Responsibilites

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.