Role: Pipefitter
Location: Sellafield, North West

Required date: Ongoing
Duration: August 2027

*4 day weeks and 11 day fortnights available*

Altrad are the critical human infrastructure that enhances the lives of millions, by the value-added solutions it provides in support of the nation's vital assets. Altrad aspires to be the most trusted and valued support services company - learning from the ingenuity of its 7,250 people in the UK & Ireland, to deliver extraordinary outcomes for its clients.

With over 7,250 people working for Altrad across the UK and Ireland, no two days are ever the same. We serve a wide range of industry sectors; we strive to be the best we can be - everyday. At Altrad you will be rewarded with the opportunity to build a progressive career, in a company who values your ingenuity, creativity and ambition. Are you ready to accept our challenge?

We currently have multiple opportunities for Pipefitters to join our team at our Sellafield site. As a Pipefitter, you will be responsible for making sections of high and/or low-pressure piping systems ready for installation.

Role and Responsibilities:

Ascertain job requirements from technical drawings or other specifications.
Prepare and position pipework and flanges for subsequent welding, alignment orientation, gaps, spacing, straightness whilst welding and arc welding.
Check pipe preparations, tack welded joints, alignment, straightness and dimensional accuracy.
Install prefabricated sections on site.
Trained and operate trade required machinery.
Trained and operate overhead cranes including basic slinging in a safe manner.
Carryout Firewatch/Stand By duties.
Adhere to all safety requirements including safety checks of tools and equipment.
Use Oxy/fuel hand burning/heating/cutting equipment.
Use all relevant workshops/site equipment associated with job requirements including all relevant training/certification requirements

What we are looking for:

Approved Apprenticeship/NVQ level 3. Minimum 2 years site

Experience on a nuclear site or within a similar industry

Ideally be local to site

Ability to obtain basic security clearance and up to SC level if required

Quite simply, a journey with Altrad begins with a desire to create a better tomorrow...