Welders/Fitters Mate

National Gas Transmission PLC; Belper CP; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension

Annual bonus up to 6%

Car scheme

Life assurance & income protection

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing and development

Job summary

National Gas is recruiting for a Welder/Fitter's Mate to support welding and pipe fitting activities within our fabrication teams. You will prepare pipework, assist with measuring, and help ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on both workshop and site tasks.

Working alongside experienced trades, you will follow a structured development pathway towards becoming a skilled Welder or Pipe Fitter, contributing from day one to project readiness and reliability.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 or apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in utilities, gas transmission, pipelines, pressure systems, engineering, or construction.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and workshop equipment.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support Welders and Pipe Fitters to prepare and assemble pipework, fabricated components, and mechanical equipment.
• Prepare materials for welding through measuring, marking out, grinding, bevelling, machining, cleaning, alignment, and fit-up.
• Support accurate measurement and dimensional checks for fabrication, installation, and tie-in work.
• Prepare and control the tools, materials, consumables, and equipment needed for workshop and site activities.
• Support inspection, testing, and quality checks under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Follow safe systems of work and maintain high standards of equipment care and workshop housekeeping.
• Build your welding and pipe fitting capability through practical training, mentoring, and competency development.

Skills

Safety mindset

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Engineering drawings

Welding/fabrication interest

Full UK driving licence

Experience in utilities

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs in English and Mathematics

NVQ Level 2 or 3 or apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Cutting equipment

Grinding equipment

Drilling equipment

Machining equipment

Job description

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£39,499 to £44,146 + up to 6% bonus + access to liveried vehicle

• Additional earning potential through overtime and standby

Location: Ambergate

Working pattern: Site-based, 5 days a week

Travel: Regular (national)

Location requirement: Based within reasonable travelling distance of Ambergate

About us

At National Gas, the work we do matters.

As Britain's national gas network, we help keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm by maintaining the critical infrastructure that transports gas across Great Britain. While providing the energy security Britain relies on today, we're also helping transform the network for a clean energy future.

Join us and help secure Britain's energy.

About the role

Join our National Gas Services (NGS) fabrication team and build practical skills in welding, pipe fitting, and fabrication while supporting work that directly contributes to safe, reliable operations.

Working alongside experienced Welders, Pipe Fitters, and Supervisors, you'll gain hands-on experience while following a structured development pathway towards becoming a skilled Welder or Pipe Fitter.

Why this role matters

NGS teams provide specialist inspection, maintenance, repair, infrastructure, and emergency response services across the UK and Ireland. Behind that work is a skilled fabrication team preparing the pipework, components, and equipment our projects depend on.

As a Welders/Fitters Mate, you'll contribute from day one while developing your technical skills. You'll help prepare materials and pipework accurately, support fabrication and welding activities, and learn how safety, quality, and precision come together in a professional engineering environment.

What you'll be doing

• Support Welders and Pipe Fitters to prepare and assemble pipework, fabricated components, and mechanical equipment
• Prepare materials for welding through measuring, marking out, grinding, bevelling, machining, cleaning, alignment, and fit-up
• Support accurate measurement and dimensional checks for fabrication, installation, and tie-in work
• Prepare and control the tools, materials, consumables, and equipment needed for workshop and site activities
• Support inspection, testing, and quality checks under the guidance of experienced team members
• Follow safe systems of work and maintain high standards of equipment care and workshop housekeeping
• Build your welding and pipe fitting capability through practical training, mentoring, and competency development

What you'll bring

If you enjoy practical, hands-on engineering and want to develop a skilled career in welding, fabrication, or pipe fitting, this could be a great next step. You'll bring a strong safety mindset, mechanical aptitude, and the motivation to learn from experienced people around you.

• Practical experience within an engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or industrial environment
• Good mechanical aptitude and an interest in developing welding, fabrication, or pipe fitting skills
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and workshop equipment
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings, measurements, and dimensions
• Ability to follow technical instructions and work safely under supervision
• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Mathematics
• Ability to support workshop and site-based work as required
• Full UK driving licence
• Previous experience supporting welding, fabrication, or pipe fitting work
• Experience using cutting, grinding, drilling, or machining equipment
• Knowledge of pipework, valves, flanges, or mechanical assemblies
• NVQ Level 2 or 3, or apprenticeship experience, in a relevant engineering discipline
• Experience in utilities, gas transmission, pipelines, pressure systems, engineering, or construction

Security clearance

This role is subject to National Security Vetting (NSV). Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) throughout their employment. For further information, visit GOV.UK (UK Security Vetting: Clearance Levels).

What we offer

• Market-leading double-match pension (up to 12% company contribution)
• Annual performance bonus up to 6%
• Access to the Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme
• 10x salary life assurance and income protection
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and technology options
• Family-friendly policies, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities

Inclusive recruitment

We're building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, championing diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

National Gas is a Disability Confident employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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