Pipefitter - On-Site Precision for HPC

CNC Recruitment Limited; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CNC Recruitment Limited is seeking experienced Pipefitters to work on the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project. This is a site-based role with a pay rate of £28.00 per hour.

We require a minimum of 2 years' relevant site experience and an approved Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 in Pipefitting or a related discipline, plus a valid Site Safety Passport. You will read drawings, prepare, fit and install pipework and operate appropriate trade equipment on site.

Qualifications

• Approved Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Pipefitting, Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' relevant site experience.
• Desirable: petrochemical, nuclear, industrial or major construction site experience.
• Valid Site Safety Passport required.
• Able to read and work from engineering drawings and pipework specifications.
• Experience with pipe preparation, fit-up, alignment and installation.
• Experience with overhead cranes and basic slinging is desirable.
• Strong understanding of site safety procedures and permit-controlled working environments.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and pipework requirements.
• Selecting, measuring and cutting stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy, iron, copper, aluminium and plastic pipework to the required dimensions.
• Preparing, positioning and aligning pipework and flanges for welding, ensuring correct orientation, gaps, spacing, straightness and alignment.
• Preparing pipework and components for welding and checking fit-up prior to welding.
• Bending pipework using appropriate machinery, heating equipment or manual methods.
• Joining metal pipework using appropriate methods, including soldering, threading and screwing.
• Joining plastic pipework by cementing or heat fusion methods where required.
• Forming pipework from sheet metal where required.
• Inspecting pipe preparations, tack welds, alignment, straightness and dimensional accuracy.
• Installing prefabricated pipework sections safely and accurately on site.
• Operating relevant trade machinery and workshop equipment following appropriate training.
• Operating overhead cranes and carrying out basic slinging activities safely.
• Undertaking Firewatch and Standby duties as required.
• Using oxy/fuel equipment for burning, heating and cutting activities.
• Carrying out required safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery.
• Following all HPC, client and company health & safety procedures.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.
• Completing all relevant training and certifications required for the role.

Skills

Reading drawings

Pipefitting skills

Safety awareness

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Pipefitting, Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Overhead cranes

Slinging basics

Job description

CNC Recruitment Limited is seeking experienced Pipefitters to work on the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project. This is a site-based role with a pay rate of £28.00 per hour.

We require a minimum of 2 years' relevant site experience and an approved Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 in Pipefitting or a related discipline, plus a valid Site Safety Passport. You will read drawings, prepare, fit and install pipework and operate appropriate trade equipment on site.