Pipefitter Welder

Recruit4staff; West Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering business is seeking a skilled Pipefitter Welder to work in workshops in Skelmersdale and Widnes. The role involves fabricating components using TIG and MIG welding techniques, interpreting engineering drawings, and ensuring quality checks. Candidates must have experience in pipe fabrication, TIG welding, and holding relevant qualifications like City & Guilds/NVQ in Welding and Fabrication. Competitive pay up to £28 per hour is offered, with opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

Free parking on-site

Responsibilities

• Fabricate components using TIG and MIG welding techniques.
• Interpret engineering drawings for mechanical and electrical tasks.
• Measure, cut, thread, weld and maintain quality checks.

Skills

Pipe fabrication and fitting

TIG pipe welding

Competent working from engineering drawings

Experience with stainless steel

Experience with carbon steel

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent in Welding and Fabrication

Job description

Overview

Recruit4staff are representing an established engineering business in their search for a Pipefitter / Pipefitter Welder to work from workshops in Skelmersdale and Widnes.

Job Details (Skelmersdale)

• Pay: Up to £28 per hour (CIS) with overtime paid at £32 per hour (CIS)
• Hours of Work: 7:00–16:30 Monday to Thursday, 7:00–12:00 Friday (41 hours)
• Duration: Temporary (long-term temporary role)

Job Details (Widnes)

• Pay: £24.50 per hour (CIS)
• Overtime available at enhanced rates
• Hours of Work: 07:30 – 16:00, Monday to Friday
• Duration: Temporary (Trial 2 weeks – leading to semi-permanent for the right candidate)
• Benefits: Free parking on-site

Job Role

As a Pipefitter Welder, you’ll be working in the workshop fabricating a wide range of components from start to finish. Duties include TIG and MIG welding on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, pipe fabrication and welding using stainless and carbon steel. The Pipefitter Welder will interpret engineering drawings to plan and complete both mechanical and electrical pipefitting tasks, ensuring accurate assembly, installation, and thorough quality checks throughout. Responsibilities also include measuring, cutting, threading, welding and maintaining records.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Pipe fabrication and fitting
• TIG pipe welding
• Competent working from engineering drawings
• Experience with stainless steel and carbon steel
• City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent in Welding and Fabrication

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Previously coded in TIG welding

Additional Information

• All workshop based
• Working with both ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Overtime – project/job dependant and regular shutdowns
• Free parking on-site

Commutable From

Skelmersdale, Warrington, Ormskirk, Haydock, Wigan, St Helens, Liverpool, Manchester, Chorley, Widnes

Similar Job Titles

Fabricator Pipefitter, Pipe Welder, Pipefitter Welder, Coded Welder, TIG Welder, Fabricator Welder, Welder Fabricator, Piping Engineer, Piping Technician

For further information about this role, please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff, who are operating as a recruitment agency.