Pipe Fitter / Welder

Pipe Fitter / Welder (Stainless Steel TIG & ORBITAL)

Location: Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire (CM23) with easy access from the M11- Stansted Airport Junction
Salary: Very competitive (DOE)
Permanent, Full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday
Free on-site car parking

The Role:

We're recruiting an experienced Pipe Fitter / Welder to support the fabrication and assembly of stainless-steel process pipework and skid assemblies for systems used in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and research sectors. This role requires high-quality welding/fabrication standards, strong attention to documentation, and a safety-first approach within a GMP-led environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Stainless steel manual TIG and orbital TIG welding of process pipework

Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions

Fabrication and assembly of process pipework and associated components (valves, pumps, heat exchangers, etc.)

Writing and maintaining weld logs / traceability records

Fabrication and welding of stainless-steel framework and brackets

Cutting, grinding, drilling of stainless-steel components

Review process diagrams and work accurately from production drawings

Lay out welding projects, fabricate and weld to specification

Collaborate with project managers and team leaders to ensure smooth workflow

Maintain welding safety guidelines and ensure a safe working environment

Onsite installation and maintenance operations (as required)

Working in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Skills & Experience Required:

Proven stainless-steel TIG welding experience (manual essential; orbital highly desirable)

Strong fabrication/pipefitting capability in regulated/quality-critical environments (pharma/biotech ideal)

Ability to read and interpret production drawings and process diagrams

Experience producing and maintaining welding documentation/weld logs

Excellent attention to detail, quality and safety

Desirable:

Recognised welding qualifications/certification (or demonstrable equivalent experience)

Experience with orbital welding equipment and procedures

Previous experience working to GMP standards

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