Pipefitter (+ Rigger Certification)

3dpersonnels; Fawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodge support

Competitive hourly rates

Job summary

3D Personnel Ltd is recruiting experienced Pipefitters with Rigging Certification for a major refinery turnaround project at Fawley Refinery in Hampshire. This on-site role involves installation and rigging, working with crane operations, and supporting shutdown activities on a high-profile site.

Candidates should have refinery or heavy industrial experience, valid Rigging and CCNSG safety credentials, and the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Previous refinery, petrochemical, power generation or heavy industrial experience.
• Recognised Rigging Certificate
• Valid CCNSG Safety Passport
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Installation and assembly of industrial pipework
• Carrying out rigging and lifting operations in accordance with approved lifting plans
• Supporting mechanical installation teams during shutdown activities
• Working safely around cranes and lifting equipment
• Reading isometric drawings and engineering specifications
• Maintaining the highest standards of safety and workmanship

Skills

Rigging Certification

Pipefitting qualifications

Job description

Pipefitter / Rigger

Fawley Refinery, Hampshire
Starting Mid-September to early November 2026
Multiple Vacancies Available
60 Hours per Week | CIS or PAYE

NAECI rates + overtime + expenses & lodging (where applicable)

3D Personnel are recruiting experienced Pipefitters with Rigging Certification for a major refinery turnaround project at Fawley Refinery, working on behalf of a leading European industrial engineering contractor.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile turnaround project delivering essential works within one of the UK's largest refinery environments. We welcome applications from experienced individuals as well as established pipefitting gangs looking to mobilise together.

The Role

• Installation and assembly of industrial pipework
• Carrying out rigging and lifting operations in accordance with approved lifting plans
• Supporting mechanical installation teams during shutdown activities
• Working safely around cranes and lifting equipment
• Reading isometric drawings and engineering specifications
• Maintaining the highest standards of safety and workmanship

Requirements

• Previous refinery, petrochemical, power generation or heavy industrial experience
• Relevant Pipefitting qualificationsRecognised Rigging Certificate LGBTQ
• Valid CCNSG Safety Passport
• Ability to pass mandatory Drug & Alcohol screening and site medical requirements
• Right to work in the UK

What's on Offer

• Major refinery turnaround project (approximately mid-September to early November 2026)
• 60 hours per week (Sunday to Friday)
• Day and night shift working
• CIS or PAYE engagement
• Lodge support available for those staying away from home
• UK-wide applicants encouraged
• Established gangs are welcome to apply
• Competitive hourly rates
• Potential follow-on work on future industrial shutdown projects

If you have the relevant industrial experience and qualifications and are looking to secure work on one of the UK's major turnaround projects, we'd like to hear from you.

3D Personnel Ltd are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.