Pipefitter - Heysham

Contract type: Fixed term until 13/11/2026 approx.

Start date: 04/09/2026 - Dependent on CTC clearance status

Salary: £23.45 per hour NAECI Rates

We currently have the opportunity for a skilled Pipefitter to join us at Heysham 2 Power Station.

The work pattern for this position is Monday to Friday, 38 hours /week with potential overtime as and when required.

• To ascertain job requirements from drawings or other specifications.
• To select length of stainless steel, steel alloy, iron, copper, aluminium or plastic piping and to cut it to the required size with hacksaw, pipe cutter or machine.
• To prepare and position pipework and flanges for subsequent welding, alignment orientation, gaps, spacing, straightness whilst welding and arc welding.
• To bend piping by machine or heat with blow lamp and bend by hand.
• To join metal piping by soldering or thread cutting and screwing.
• To join plastic piping by cementing or fusing by hot air welding.
• To form piping from sheet metal.
• To check pipe preparations, tack welded joints, alignment, straightness and dimensional accuracy.
• To install prefabricated sections on site.
• To be trained and operate trade required machinery.
• To be trained and operate overhead cranes including basic slinging in a safe manner.
• To adhere to all safety requirements including safety checks of tools and equipment.
• To use Oxy/fuel hand burning/heating/cutting equipment.
• To use all relevant workshops/site equipment associated with job requirements including all relevant training/certification requirements.

• Approved Apprenticeship/NVQ level 3 and site experience
• Valid Site Safety Passport
• Must be CTC cleared or willing to undergo this