Job Title:Pipefitter
Location: Glasgow, Govan andScotstoun, Onsite – Must be able to attend arecruitment day in Glasgow
Salary: £40,016 – plus 33%shift allowance where applicable
Shift Pattern: Days –Mon-Thurs, 07:00-16:30, Nights – Mon-Thurs 20:30-06:00, Weekends –Fri-Sun, 07:00-19:30
Requirements: ModernApprenticeship / Trade Papers must be provided when submittingyour application
Who weare:
Join BAE Systems and you’llbe part of something bigger. As a valued member of our globalcolleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectivesto help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll betrusted to play your part in delivering the advanced,technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions oftomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space,there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could takeyou.
What you’ll bedoing:
- Fabricatingand installing pipework systems in large and small-bore pipeworkusing different materials (copper, cuni, carbon steel and stainlesssteel)
- Using a range of hand tools &mechanical equipment to cut, bend and weld pipes as well asinstallation of pipework.
- Installing utilitiesaboard ship i.e. sinks, showers, and toilets
- Install and assemble fittings, valves, and relatedcomponents according to drawings and specifications.
- Collaborate with other trades to ensure the timely andaccurate completion of projects.
- Adhere tosafety regulations and company procedures at all times
- Maintain accurate records of work carried out
Coreduties:
- You have aModern Apprenticeship or Trade Papers (SVQ3, City & Guilds orequivalent qualification)
- You’re experiencedin pipe manufacture and installation, using the tools and equipmentneeded on major projects
- You have solidknowledge of pipefitting methods, safe working practices andtrade‑standard techniques
- You’re able to readand work from engineering drawings, pipework diagrams and technicalspecifications
- You understand SHE, COSHH and risk‑assessmentrequirements and apply them consistently on the job
- You’ve worked as a Pipefitter or in a similar tradewithin an industrial or commercial environment
The PipefitterTeam:
Our Pipefitter team isresponsible for building and installing the pipework systems thatkeep our vessels operating at their best. Working across the Clydeon high-profile defence projects, this skilled team combinesprecision, safe working practices, and proven trade expertise to deliver dependableresults. It’s a practical environment where pride in craft andquality is at the core of everything they do. As part of the team,you’ll contribute to the Type 26 programme, playing a keyrole in delivering reliable, high-quality pipework on one of theUK’s most advanced naval shipbuilding projects.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitlesspossibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this isa place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered tobe your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoyrewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family,support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as abalanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways ofworking and with a strong sense of shared purpose,our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proudof the difference you make.
Aplace where everyone can thrive:
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace whereeveryone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity ofbackgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams andis vital to the work we do.
Please be aware thatmany roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and exportcontrol restrictions.These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, anynationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birthcan restrict the rolesyou are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieveBaseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also requirehigher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vettinglevel required for therole, to allow for meaningful security vettingchecks.
Closing Date:13th July 2026
We reserve theright to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficientapplications for therole. Therefore, if you are interested, please submityour application as early as possible.
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