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Job Title


Pipefitter


Company : Westray Recruitment Group


Location : Sunderland, England


Created : 2026-03-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?Permanent role£36,670 pa (OTE £50k)Monday to Friday dayshift25 days annual holiday plus public holidaysImmediate start availableAll uniform (PPE) providedOvertime hourly rate Monday-Saturday, 1.8x SundayExpense scheme (covering for any time spent working away from home)Transport provided when working on siteFree onsite parkingDeath in service coverFree tea, coffee, waterContributory pension schemeRecognition schemeAll specialist tools providedTraining and personal development is encouraged and supported by the companyToolbox talksAccess to online learning platformsClear progression path (e.g. Lead, Supervisor roles)THE BUSINESSWestray Recruitment Group are seeking a Instrumentation Pipe Fitter to join our client in Sunderland who is a global company specialising in piping systems for various industries. They operate globally with multiple branches; providing a full range of products and services to various industries. They have a focus on reliability and environmental friendliness. The organisation has a solid order book and can provide role stability as they have a long serving history with their clients.As a result of increase in work and a busy order book they are seeking a Instrumentation Pipe Fitter to join their team.THE ROLEYou will report directly to the Piping Supervisor within the Local Piping Management TeamYou will be able to work alone or as part of a team either in the workshop or onsite being able to carry out installation of connections and pipework.Your work will include being able to mark off and install brackets, being able to measure site run pipework and bend it accordingly with use of suitable bending equipment.You will be provided training on all company products, systems and equipment.You will carry out mechanical assemblies and installations.You will be able to maintain the business' fleet of equipment and service it.You must be available to work overtime & weekends when required.You have the ability to manage time, work efficiently under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.You will carry out pipefitting and small-bore tubing and have the ability to manufacture simple and complex geometry pipingYou can read and understand P&ID's, schematics and develop own drawings/sketches for site estimatingYou can communicate well with all customer types and levels, from workshop to corporate.You need good working knowledge of standard office software such as Microsoft Excel and WordHaving knowledge of hydraulic systems would be advantageousTHE PERSONA full UK driving licence is required for this role.A Forklift truck licence would be advantageous.You will have a professional attitude.Having worked at hydraluic companies carrying out pipefitting would advantageous.SBT (small bore tubing) certifications are advantageous.You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.You will be reliable, punctual and trustworthy.You will have a good understanding of H&S requirements through industry.You are comfortable working outside in all elements of weather when required.You must have excellent time management and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise.You will have a positive attitude to learn, develop and progress within a large global organisationAdditional Certificates Preferred include Offshore BOSIET & Medical and SBT ExperienceTO APPLYPlease apply for this position and your CV will go direct to our Engineering Team who are leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Harry Mann at Westray Recruitment Group.