Welder

3D Personnel LTD; Fawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

3D Personnel LTD is recruiting experienced pipe welders for a major refinery turnaround at Fawley Refinery, Hampshire. The role focuses on GTAW (TIG) welding of carbon steel and stainless steel pipework, using isometric drawings and approved welding procedures to produce high-quality welds.

Applicants should have refinery/petrochemical or heavy industrial experience, valid WPQ/WOPQ qualifications, CCNSG Safety Passport, and be able to pass drug and alcohol screening and site medical

Qualifications

• Experience in refinery, petrochemical, power generation or heavy industrial environments.
• Current WPQ/WOPQ qualifications for welding processes
• Valid CCNSG Safety Passport
• Must pass Drug & Alcohol screening and site medical requirements

Responsibilities

• GTAW (TIG) welding of carbon steel and stainless steel pipework
• Reading isometric drawings and approved welding procedures
• Producing high-quality welds in line with refinery standards
• Working closely with pipefitters, supervisors and quality teams
• Maintaining health, safety and workmanship standards throughout the turnaround

Skills

GTAW/TIG welding

Pipe welding

Isometric reading

Quality workmanship

Health & safety

Tools

WPQ/WOPQ qualifications

CCNSG Safety Passport

Job description

Pipe Welder (Carbon Steel / Stainless Steel GTAW)

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 Pipe Welders 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 welding and pipefitting gangs looking to mobilise together.

The Role

• GTAW (TIG) welding of carbon steel and stainless steel pipework


• Working from isometric drawings and approved welding procedures


• Producing high-quality welds in line with refinery standards


• Working closely with Pipefitters, Supervisors and Quality teams


• Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and workmanship throughout the turnaround

Requirements

• Previous refinery, petrochemical, power generation or heavy industrial experience


• Current WPQ/WOPQ qualifications relevant to the welding processes required


• Valid CCNSG Safety Passport


• Ability to pass mandatory Drug & Alcohol screening and site medical requirements