Pipefitter - Heysham 2
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 are the leading provider of infrastructure services.
At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.
With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.
Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry.
Role details:
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.
Key Responsibilites:
- 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
Key Requirements:
- Approved Apprenticeship/NVQ level 3 and site experience
- Valid Site Safety Passport
- Must be CTC cleared or willing to undergo this
We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.
With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore. Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry.
Why Join Us?
- Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
