At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform high-quality TIG and MMA welding on carbon and stainless-steel pipework during shutdowns.
- Company: Join a leading company in the energy and petrochemical sector.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, safety-focused environment, and opportunities for overtime.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic team with a commitment to health and safety.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring critical plant systems run smoothly.
- Qualifications: Experience in pipe welding and ability to read engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 20 - 25 £ per hour.
About The Role
Wood is seeking experienced Shutdown Pipe Welders to support a planned outage based onsite in Teesside.
Job Description
Job ID: 30668
Position - Pipe Welder
Location - Wilton, Redcar
Project - Shutdown
Duration - 3 Weeks
Start - 05 September 2026
Responsibilities
- Carry out high‑quality TIG and MMA welding on carbon and stainless‑steel pipework.
- Perform welding activities during planned shutdowns, turnarounds, and outage campaigns.
- Weld and repair boiler tubes, superheater tubes, pressure parts, and associated pipework.
- Complete maintenance, replacement, and repair work on critical plant systems.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld procedures, and technical specifications.
- Ensure all welding activities comply with project quality requirements and inspection standards.
- Work safely within permit‑controlled environments, including confined spaces and working at height.
- Support pressure system repairs and modifications during shutdown periods.
- Maintain welding equipment and consumables to a high standard.
- Adhere to all site safety rules, procedures, and risk control measures.
About You
You are an experienced Pipe Welder with a strong background in industrial shutdowns, power generation, energy, petrochemical, or heavy process environments.
You have proven experience welding boiler tubes and high‑integrity pipework and can consistently produce work to the highest quality standards under demanding outage schedules.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Pipe Welder supporting shutdowns, outages, or turnaround projects.
- Extensive TIG and MMA welding experience on carbon and stainless‑steel pipework.
- Demonstrable experience welding and repairing boiler tubes and pressure systems.
- Experience working on high‑integrity pipework within industrial or energy facilities.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding procedures, and specifications.
- Confined Space and Working at Height experience.
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi‑disciplined shutdown team.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including overtime, weekends, and night shifts where required.
- Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce.
All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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Pipe Welder employer: Wood
Wood is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, offering flexible hybrid working options in vibrant locations like London, Bristol, or Reading. Employees benefit from continuous professional development opportunities, a commitment to sustainability, and the chance to work on impactful projects addressing critical environmental issues, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about economics and environmental policy.
