Location: Middlesbrough, UK
Client / Sector: Shipbuilding Company (Marine & Industrial Projects)
Contract Duration: Minimum 12 months (long-term contract with strong likelihood of extension)
Employment Type: Contract
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP (subject to availability and site clearance) Working Hours: Typically 40–50 hours per week (overtime frequently available)
About the Role
We are recruiting experienced Pipe Fitters for a leading shipbuilding company based in Middlesbrough (Teesside). This is a key contract role supporting the fabrication, installation, and outfitting of piping systems on commercial vessels, offshore structures, and associated marine/industrial projects. The work primarily involves welded pipe joints and supporting fabrication tasks in a busy shipyard environment.
Key Responsibilities
Fabricate, install, assemble, test, and maintain marine and industrial pipework systems, focusing on welded joints.
Carry out welding on pipe joints up to DN300 (nominal diameter 300mm / approx. 12 inches) – only basic welding required (e.g., tacking, setting up, simple fillet welds; no advanced / coded welding expected unless additionally qualified).
Read and interpret marine/isometric drawings, P&IDs, spool drawings, and shipyard specifications.
Measure, cut, prepare, thread (where required), bend, align, and fit pipes and fittings ready for welding or mechanical connection.
Perform general fabrication of pipe supports, brackets, hangers, ladders, and other steelwork to secure pipe runs on board vessels.
Install valves, strainers, flanges, expansion joints, and marine-specific fittings.
Work safely at height, in confined spaces, and on-board vessels under construction or repair.
Ensure compliance with shipyard health & safety standards, Class Society rules, and project quality requirements.
Carry out visual inspections, alignment checks, and basic pressure/ leak testing as directed.
Maintain good housekeeping and contribute to a safe working environment in the shipyard.
Requirements / Essential Qualifications & Experience
Proven experience as a Pipe Fitter in heavy industrial, process, or fabrication environments.
Hands-on experience installing and working with welded pipe joints up to DN300.
Competence in basic welding tasks on carbon steel (and ideally stainless) pipework.
Ability to read and work accurately from detailed engineering and piping drawings.
Experience in general fabrication of brackets, supports, and structural items.
Valid CSCS card (Blue Skilled or Gold highly preferred) or equivalent.
CCNSG / ECITB Safety Passport or similar shipyard induction (often provided on-site).
Right to work in the UK.
Physically fit, reliable, safety-focused, and able to work productively in a team.
Highly Desirable (Preferred but not Essential)
Previous experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, marine outfitting, or offshore fabrication.
Familiarity with marine piping standards (e.g., Class requirements, IMO regulations).
NVQ Level 2/3 in Pipefitting, Fabrication, or Mechanical Engineering.
Additional tickets: IPAF (3a/3b), PASMA, Confined Space, Working at Height, or similar.
What We Offer
Competitive contract rates
Minimum 12-month contract with excellent prospects for long-term work in the shipyard.
Opportunity to work on high-profile marine projects in the Teesside region.
Full PPE, site inductions, and necessary training provided.
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