Pipe Fitter / Welder - TIG & ORBITAL

Job Reference: FJ-565e4

Engineering Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire £46000 - £56000 per annum Permanent

• Permanent, Full-time
• Salary Guide: £45,000 to £56,000 PA: Depending on Experience
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours
• Location: Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire (CM23) with easy access from the M11- Stansted Airport Junction
• Free on-site car parking

The Role:

We're recruiting an experienced Pipe Fitter / Welder to support the fabrication and assembly of stainless-steel process pipework and skid assemblies for systems used in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and research sectors. This role requires high-quality welding/fabrication standards, strong attention to documentation, and a safety-first approach within a GMP-led environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stainless steel manual TIG and orbital TIG welding of process pipework
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
• Fabrication and assembly of process pipework and associated components (valves, pumps, heat exchangers, etc.)
• Writing and maintaining weld logs / traceability records
• Fabrication and welding of stainless-steel framework and brackets
• Cutting, grinding, drilling of stainless-steel components
• Review process diagrams and work accurately from production drawings
• Lay out welding projects, fabricate and weld to specification
• Collaborate with project managers and team leaders to ensure smooth workflow
• Maintain welding safety guidelines and ensure a safe working environment
• Onsite installation and maintenance operations (as required)
• Working in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven stainless-steel TIG welding experience (manual essential; orbital highly desirable)
• Strong fabrication/pipefitting capability in regulated/quality-critical environments (pharma/biotech ideal)
• Ability to read and interpret production drawings and process diagrams
• Experience producing and maintaining welding documentation/weld logs
• Excellent attention to detail, quality and safety

Desirable:

• Recognised welding qualifications/certification (or demonstrable equivalent experience)
• Experience with orbital welding equipment and procedures
• Previous experience working to GMP standards

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. HRGO is committed to equal opportunities for all.