At a Glance
- Tasks: Fabricate and weld stainless steel pipe sets from shop drawings, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Company: Alternative Heat is focused on high-quality fabrication and continuous improvement in their processes.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time position with opportunities for cross-training in various welding activities.
- Other info: Position based at Alternative Heat Head Office, reporting to the Site Supervisor.
- Why this job: Join a results-driven team where you can make an impact and develop your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in carbon steel and/or stainless steel pipe fabrication preferred, but training is available.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Application Deadline: 26 June 2026
Department: Fabrication
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Alternative Heat Head Office
Reporting To: Site Supervisor
Description
Who are we looking for?
- Positive, can do, roll your sleeves up attitude - sure we want the skills too, but we can always help you develop those.
- Skilled Fabricators to turn shop drawings into precise, high-quality pipe assemblies. If you can fabricate it, we want to see it.
- Ideally you will be experienced in carbon steel and/or stainless steel pipe but if you aren’t we can train you.
- Attention to detail — you’ll read and interpret drawings, fabricate to exact specifications, and maintain top-quality standards in a right-first-time environment.
- Continual improvement – no-one's perfect but we really want to talk to those who are willing to continually learn and improve.
- We are looking for results-driven people who take ownership and thrive in fast-moving environments.
- If you want to be part of something ambitious and make an impact, we want to hear from you.
What You'll be Doing
- Take direction from Site Supervisor on work requirements.
- Read and fully understand the pipe fabrication drawings for each project.
- Fabricate and weld pipe sets for various pipe diameters (typically stainless steel ranging from 65mm – 50 mm) from shop drawings.
- Ensure company welding procedures are adhered to and pipe preparation and fit up is carried out to the correct standard.
- Liaise regularly with Quality Control regarding any defects and any non-conformances.
- Complete Cross Training in various welding activities, so cover can be provided when absences occur in the Welding Department.
- Ensure Company H&S Processes followed.
- Ensuring allocated work progresses in a timely manner and in accordance with workload and specifications.
- To operate TIG welding equipment.
- Use precision measurement instruments.
- Use of metal cutting and grinding equipment.
- Responsible for highlighting any faults or damage to the machine and its tooling.
- Clean tools, equipment, and work areas.
- Set an example to all personnel when on site.
Stainless Steel Pipe Fabricator / Welder in Armagh employer: Alternative Heat Ltd
Alternative Heat offers a permanent full-time role in fabrication with a focus on quality and continual improvement. Located at their Head Office, the team values a positive attitude and encourages skill development. Employees benefit from cross-training opportunities and a commitment to health and safety processes.
We think you need these skills to ace Stainless Steel Pipe Fabricator / Welder in Armagh
Pipe Fabrication
Welding Skills
Attention to Detail
Reading and Interpreting Drawings
TIG Welding
Quality Control Liaison
Cross Training in Welding Activities
