Pipefitter

Pipefitter 

Location: Leeds 

Who is Murphy:

Murphy is a leading international engineering and construction company. We specialise in a variety of sectors including infrastructure, transportation, and energy.

Murphy is looking for an experienced Pipefitter to join our fabrication workshop in Leeds. The successful candidate will have experience in pipe fabrication and assembly, with the ability to interpret isometric drawings, fabricate pipe spools, fit-up pipework and support safe, high-quality project delivery.

What your day will include:

• Working in a fabrication workshop environment.


• Fabricating carbon steel and stainless-steel pipework.


• Building pipe spools from isometric drawings.


• Fitting and tack welding pipework ready for welding.


• Experience with flange alignment, branch connections and pipe supports.


• Familiarity with pipe cutting bevel preparation and assembly techniques


• Measuring and marking out.


• Pipe alignment and fit-up.


• Use of workshop fabrication equipment.


• Dimensional checking of completed spools.


• Strong understanding of fabrication tolerances and quality requirements.

What we need from you:

• Relevant apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Pipefitting/Mechanical Engineering (preferred).


• Full UK Driving Licence.


• Gas transmission - Desirable


• Oil & Gas - Desirable


• Petrochemical - Desirable


• Energy infrastructure projects - Desirable


• Experience using dimensional verification software such as Automet – Desirable


• Forklift, overhead crane or lifting operations awareness. – Desirable

What we offer:

• Competitive salary


• 39-hour Standard working week


• Time and a half after 39hours


• Healthcare Cash Plan


• 30 days holiday


• Opportunities for advancement and career growth


• Further training given


• Health and safety-focused work environment


• Supportive team culture

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.8bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call  Stephanie Fletcher on 07513 706819 to discuss in more detail.  

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK