Pipe Fitter / Welder - TIG & ORBITAL
Job Reference: FJ-565e4
Engineering Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire £46000 - £56000 per annum Permanent
- Permanent, Full-time
- Salary Guide: £45,000 to £56,000 PA: Depending on Experience
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours
- Location: Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire (CM23) with easy access from the M11- Stansted Airport Junction
- 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
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. HRGO is committed to equal opportunities for all.
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Pipe Fitter / Welder - TIG & ORBITAL employer: HR GO Group
Join a dynamic team in Kings Langley, where we prioritise hands-on learning and development for aspiring engineers. As a Trainee Toolsetter, you'll receive comprehensive on-the-job training and mentorship from experienced professionals, fostering a supportive work culture that encourages growth and skill enhancement. With clear pathways for progression and a commitment to maintaining a safe and organised workshop environment, this role offers a rewarding start to your engineering career.
