Pipework Fabricator

Our client owns and operates the Fawley Refinery and is investing in a brand-new fabrication workshop. They are seeking a skilled and experienced Pipework Fabricator to support refinery operations, based within this new, purpose-built workshop facility.

This role is focused on the fabrication of pipework systems in a controlled workshop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate ferrous and non-ferrous pipework from isometric drawings and technical specifications using appropriate workshop tools and machinery, typically ranging from ½" to 12" diameter.
• Carry out all stages of fabrication including cutting, bevelling, preparing, and assembling pipework components prior to welding.
• Accurately mark out, measure, and align pipework to meet required tolerances and specifications.
• Assemble pipework systems using appropriate techniques, including tacking and fit-up, in preparation for welding.
• Conduct inspection and basic testing of fabricated pipework to ensure compliance with drawings and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with welders to ensure correct joint preparation and overall fabrication quality.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with workshop procedures, engineering standards, and UK regulations.
• Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, and quality at all times.
• Keep the workshop environment safe, clean, and well organised.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Pipework Fabricator in a workshop environment, with strong hands-on fabrication capability.
• Demonstrable experience fabricating pipework from raw materials, including cutting, grinding, bevelling, and fit-up.
• Strong working knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous materials e.g. carbon steel, stainless steel, alloys.
• Ability to accurately interpret isometric drawings and translate them into fabricated pipe assemblies with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in marking out, dimensional control, and alignment to meet fabrication tolerances.
• Experience using standard fabrication workshop equipment such as band saws, grinders, pipe bevellers, and similar machinery.
• Good understanding of weld preparations, joint configurations, and supporting welding activities.
• Relevant apprenticeship or formal qualification in fabrication e.g. NVQ / SVQ Level 3 in Fabrication, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong awareness of QA/QC standards and fabrication best practices within a workshop environment.
• Experience working to permit systems and maintaining high health and safety standards.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Additional Information

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading organisation and be part of a new, dynamic workshop team.
• The role is inside IR35 and paid via PAYE.
• Site location: SO45 1TX.
• A full UK driving licence is required due to site access and commuting requirements.