Pipefitter (Marine)

Matchtech Group; Cowes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking experienced Marine Pipefitters to support a vessel fit-out programme in Cowes, Isle of Wight. You will contribute to installation, fabrication and commissioning of marine piping systems during final production stages.

Work involves reading drawings, fabricating pipe runs in steel, aluminium, PVC and CuNi, and ensuring high safety and quality standards while collaborating with mechanical, electrical and outfitting teams to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Marine Pipefitter in shipbuilding or marine projects.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and isometrics.
• Experience installing hydraulic, fuel, water and waste systems.
• Strong fabrication, assembly and installation skills.
• Experience with steel, aluminium, PVC and CuNi pipework.
• Familiarity with pipe supports, brackets and fittings.
• Experience performing pressure testing and fault finding.
• High attention to detail and safety standards.
• Comfortable in confined spaces and at height; shipyard safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Install marine pipework onboard vessels.
• Fabricate, fit and assemble pipe runs and components.
• Install hydraulic, fuel, water, waste, ventilation and AC systems.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread and prep pipework.
• Assemble pipework from drawings and isometrics.
• Install brackets, supports and mountings.
• Fit and connect pumps and equipment.
• Read drawings, schematics and installation plans.
• Conduct pressure and leak testing and system checks.
• Complete snagging and final fit-out before delivery.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and outfitting teams.
• Maintain high quality, safety and workmanship.

Skills

Marine pipefitter experience

Read engineering drawings

Install hydraulic/fuel/water/waste

Fabrication and installation

Pipe materials: steel aluminium PVC Cu

Pipe supports and fittings

Pressure testing and fault finding

Attention to detail and safety

Confined spaces and heights awareness

Job description

We are seeking experienced Marine Pipefitters to support a vessel fit-out programme in Cowes, Isle of Wight. Working on a series of newly built pilot boats, you will be involved in the installation, fabrication and commissioning of a variety of marine piping systems during the final stages of production.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Installation of marine pipework systems onboard vessels.
• Fabrication, fitting and assembly of pipe runs and associated components.
• Installation of hydraulic, fuel, water, waste, ventilation and air-conditioning systems.
• Measuring, cutting, bending, threading and preparing pipework for installation.
• Assembly of steel, aluminium, PVC and CuNi pipework from isometric and engineering drawings.
• Installation of piping brackets, supports and mountings.
• Fitting and connecting pumps, equipment and associated systems.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, pipe schematics, isometric drawings and installation plans.
• Carrying out pressure testing, leak testing and system checks.
• Completing snagging and final fit-out activities prior to vessel delivery.
• Working alongside mechanical, electrical and outfitting teams to meet programme deadlines.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and workmanship throughout the build process.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Marine Pipefitter within shipbuilding, marine refit, defence, offshore or commercial vessel projects.
• Ability to read and interpret technical, engineering and isometric drawings.
• Experience installing hydraulic, fuel, water and waste systems.
• Strong fabrication, assembly and installation skills.
• Experience working with steel, aluminium, PVC and CuNi pipework.
• Knowledge of pipe supports, brackets, flanges, couplings and associated fittings.
• Experience carrying out pressure testing and fault identification.
• High attention to detail and quality standards.
• Familiarity with shipyard health and safety requirements.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and at height where required.

Package

• £25/h for all hours worked
• Monday to Saturday working pattern
• 10-12 hour days available
• Immediate starts available
• Discounted ferry travel through company arrangements