Pipefitter Marine - Onshore

MDE UK; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 35,817 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation allowance

Travel allowance

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking experienced Pipefitters for a major project in Devon. The role involves working in a shipyard environment, fabricating and fitting pipework to high standards. Candidates must have a valid right to work in the UK and will undergo BPSS clearance. Competitive pay rates range from £26.00 to £39.00 per hour, depending on overtime. Apply now for this long-term position starting March 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in fabricating and fitting various pipe types.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with wire routing and templating.

Responsibilities

• Work to high standards in a working shipyard environment.
• Support installation work both on-site and onboard.
• Pass BPSS security clearance checks for eligibility.

Skills

Pipe fabrication and fitting from engineering drawings

Experience with steel, stainless, and CuNi pipe

Understanding of dimensional control techniques

Basic knowledge of welding processes

Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces

Education

Relevant trade certification or apprenticeship

Valid CSCS Card or CCNSG Safety Passport

Job description

20 x Pipefitters Needed for Major Project in Devon

Contract Type

CIS

Contract Length

Long term programme, estimated 6 years overall

Start Date

March 2026 (second intake planned for June 2026)

Rate

£26.00 to £39.00 per hour

Accommodation and Travel allowance

£401.67 per week

We require experienced Pipefitters who can work to high standards in a working shipyard environment. You should be confident fabricating and fitting pipework from drawings, working across steel, stainless, and CuNi pipe, and supporting installation work in the yard, workshop, and onboard.

BPSS security clearance will be conducted, so you will need a valid right to work in the UK and be able to pass BPSS checks.

Pay rate

Days

£2,163.17 to £2,387.42 per week (58.5 to 64.25 paid hours, depending on OT)

• Includes lodge (£355.67 per week) and travel (£46.00 per week) allowances
• Day core rate: £26.00 per hour CIS for the first 40 hours per week
• Day overtime rate: £39.00 per hour CIS (paid after 40 hours, 1.5x day rate)

Nights

£2,506.37 to £2,730.62 per week (58.5 to 64.25 paid hours, depending on OT)

• Includes lodge (£355.67 per week) and travel (£46.00 per week) allowances
• Night core rate: £34.58 per hour CIS for the first 40 hours per week (1.33x day rate)
• Night overtime rate: £39.00 per hour CIS (paid after 40 hours, OT is paid at the day overtime rate)

Working pattern

Monday to Saturday

Site access and certifications

• Valid CSCS Card or CCNSG Safety Passport (To confirm)
• Relevant trade certification or apprenticeship

Experience and capability

• Pipe fabrication and fitting from engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience with steel, stainless, and CuNi pipe of various sizes
• Flanges, bolted clamps, threaded pipework, and associated fit up
• Wire routing and templating experience
• Basic knowledge of welding processes
• Understanding of dimensional control techniques, including EDM
• Experience with overhead cranes and lifting equipment
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces

Clearance and eligibility

• BPSS clearance check to be conducted
• Right to work in the UK required

The programme is expected to run for around 6 to 8 years, with the first intake starting March 2026 and a second intake planned for June 2026.

Apply Now

If you meet the criteria and want to be considered, apply now with your CV and confirm your availability for March 2026. Please also confirm your preference for days or nights.

We will review applications as they come in, and if your experience looks relevant, we will be in touch shortly.