Pipefitter: Marine Shipbuilding & Heavy Engineering

Anonymous; Scotland; On-site; GBP 82,254 - 142,024; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and lodge allowance

Job summary

Anonymous in Scotland is seeking an experienced Pipefitter for long‑term fabrication and marine engineering work in Fife, aligned with a strong shipbuilding presence in the area.

The role requires reading piping isometrics and drawings, fabricating and installing carbon steel or stainless‑steel pipework, with a focus on safety, quality and accuracy. Experience in defence or heavy engineering is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Strong pipefitting experience.
• Experience in shipbuilding, marine, defence, manufacturing or heavy engineering environments.
• Ability to read piping isometrics and engineering drawings.
• Experience fabricating and installing carbon steel or stainless‑steel pipework.
• Confidence working with valves, flanges, pipe supports and mechanical joints.
• Flange management or mechanical joint integrity experience would be beneficial.
• Relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or equivalent trade qualification would be advantageous.
• Ability to work to project, dimensional and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Fabricating and installing pipework systems and assemblies.
• Working from piping isometrics, drawings and technical specifications.
• Measuring, cutting and preparing pipe for installation.
• Installing valves, flanges, supports, brackets and associated fittings.
• Carrying out pipe alignment and fit‑up before welding.
• Bolting and torquing mechanical and flanged joints.
• Supporting system pressure testing and commissioning activities.
• Identifying and resolving pipework alignment or installation issues.
• Working alongside welders, mechanical fitters and production teams.

Skills

Pipefitting

Shipbuilding experience

Marine engineering

Reading isometrics

Carbon/stainless pipework

Education

Apprenticeship/NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Anonymous in Scotland is seeking an experienced Pipefitter for long‑term fabrication and marine engineering work in Fife, aligned with a strong shipbuilding presence in the area.

The role requires reading piping isometrics and drawings, fabricating and installing carbon steel or stainless‑steel pipework, with a focus on safety, quality and accuracy. Experience in defence or heavy engineering is advantageous.