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Pipefitter

Ref no. BHN581222
Salary £25.22 - £41.78/hour
Location Portsmouth, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Contract 12 months
Job status Open

Job summary

BAE Systems - Defence - Maritime services - Pipefitter - 12-months

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12-month contract @ BAE Systems

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12 month contract - BAE - Defence - Pipefitter

Job description

Job Title Pipefitter
Location Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Salary & Shifts Range of payrates based on shifts, full breakdown below

Introduction - What's special about us?

Our partner, BAE Systems, are seeking experienced Pipe Fitters to join their growing team in Portsmouth on a 12-month contract, offering competitive rates for both locals and those willing to commute from further afield.

As part of a specialist team, you'll be working on the naval frigates, the Type 45s.
If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, respond to this email, or read on to find out more.

What will I be doing?

BAE are on the lookout for a talented Pipefitter to join their team, to shape essential piping and plumbing systems and make a real impact both in the workshop and on ships.

In the Shop:

You'll craft a range of small and large bore pipework from a variety of materials, including copper and carbon steel. You'll use an array of hand tools and mechanical equipment to cut, bend, braze and solder, welding pipes to perfection as you make sure that every system you create is functional and effective.

Onboard Ships:

You'll become an expert plumber for installing crucial ship utilities like sinks, showers, and toilets. Your expertise will also be called upon to fabricate and install pipework systems, big and small, using a range of materials to support the seamless operation of vital ship systems.

Pay rates

BAE Systems offers a range of payrates for PAYE and Umbrella contractors, depending on your allocated shifts, and the distance you're travelling to reach the Portsmouth site. You can speak to our team to find out more about the shift options by clicking the apply button.

PAYE - If travelling within 39 miles of work location

  • Standard Shift - £19.40 per hour
  • Early Shift - £22.31 per hour
  • Back Shift (afternoon start) - £24.25 per hour
  • Weekday and Saturday OT - £25.87 per hour
  • Sunday OT - £32.33 per hour


Umbrella - If travelling within 39 miles of work location

  • Standard Shift - £25.22 per hour
  • Early Shift - £28.92 per hour
  • Back Shift (afternoon start) - £31.40 per hour
  • Weekday and Saturday OT - £31.66 per hour
  • Sunday OT - £39.43 per hour

PAYE - If travelling more than 39 miles to work location

  • Standard Shift - £27.40 per hour
  • Early Shift - £30.31 per hour
  • Back Shift - £33.18 per hour
  • Weekday and Saturday OT - £25.87 per hour
  • Sunday OT - £32.33 per hour

Umbrella - If travelling more than 39 miles to work location

  • Standard Shift - £35.61 per hour
  • Early Shift - £39.32 per hour
  • Back Shift - £41.78 per hour
  • Weekday and Saturday OT - £31.88 per hour
  • Sunday OT - £39.65 per hour

Why BAE Systems?

BAE Systems provide some of the world's most advanced and technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. They employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people across roughly 40 countries.

Within their Sea division, BAE Systems design, manufacture, and support naval ships. They also are a provider of commercial shipbuilding.

At the core of BAE Systems is an overarching purpose - they play their part in protecting what matters; making the future more secure for everyone by creating bold, pioneering security products and services that can change the world we live in.

What's my next step?

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! Click the apply button and share your CV with us - from there, our team will be in touch with you to discuss next steps.

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