Pipefitter

Pipefitter / Welder – Site Services (Permanent)

Location: Salford (with UK site work)
Division: Site Services
Employment Type: Permanent
Hourly rate: Competitive, dependent on experience + benefits

About Langfields

Langfields is a long-established engineering and manufacturing business with a strong reputation for delivering high-integrity fabrication and welding solutions to some of the UK’s most demanding industries. Operating across sectors such as nuclear, hydrogen, chemical processing, energy and renewables, Langfields combines traditional craftsmanship with modern welding technology and exacting quality standards.

Our Site Services division delivers planned and reactive site works, including shutdowns, turnarounds, mechanical installations and on-site fabrication, supporting critical industrial facilities across the UK.

The Role

We are looking to recruit a permanent Pipefitter/Welder to join our Site Services team, based from our Salford facility. The successful candidate will carry out pipefitting and TIG welding activities on customer sites. When not deployed on site, you will be seconded to our Salford workshop, supporting fabrication and manufacturing activities.

This role offers a balance of site-based work and workshop fabrication, making it ideal for a skilled tradesperson seeking long-term stability while still working on varied and technically challenging projects.

Key Responsibilities

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Carry out pipefitting and welding activities on industrial sites and in the Salford workshop

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Perform high-quality TIG welding, including tacking and full welds, in line with approved procedures

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Read and interpret isometric drawings, fabrication drawings and weld specifications

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Measure up existing pipework on site and produce accurate sketches for fabrication

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Work with a range of materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex and nickel alloys

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Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and quality at all times

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Comply with site HSE requirements and Langfields quality systems

Ideal Candidate

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Time-served Pipefitter with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

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Able to read and understand isometric drawings

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Experienced working with carbon steels, stainless steels, duplex steels and nickel alloys

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Capable of measuring up existing pipework and producing sketches for fabrication

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Competent in tacking and welding using the TIG process

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Previous or current welding codings (e.g. ASME IX) are highly desirable

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Safety-conscious, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a site and workshop team

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Based within a commutable distance of Salford

What We Offer

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Permanent employment with a well-established engineering company

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A mix of site work and workshop-based fabrication

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Competitive salary and benefits package

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Opportunities to work on technically challenging and high-integrity projects

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Supportive team environment with a strong focus on quality and safety

If you feel you fit the profile listed above, please apply by submitting an up to date copy of your CV