Pipefitter

Cavendish Nuclear Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear services company is hiring a Pipefitter in Helensburgh to support the Royal Navy’s fleet. The candidate will perform repairs and maintenance on submarines and surface vessels, ensuring operational readiness. Essential skills include brazing and pipe bending, with an NVQ Level 3 in engineering required. The role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to health consultations

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading benefit

Paid volunteer leave

Qualifications

• Skilled in brazing, pipe bending, and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of acceptance standards and regulated industry practices.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on plant system pipework.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Identify and resolve system defects.
• Follow health and safety legislation.

Skills

Brazing

Pipe bending

Interpreting engineering drawings

Familiar with Production Technical Instructions

Knowledge of acceptance standards

Education

NVQ Level 3 in engineering

Job description

Apply for the Pipefitter role at Cavendish Nuclear

Job Title: Pipefitter

Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute

Compensation: £39,999 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF66521

Closing date: 15/12/2025

The role

As a Pipefitter, you’ll support the Royal Navy’s fleet. This hands‑on role helps maintain submarines and surface vessels, ensuring they’re ready for deployment and operating at peak performance.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on plant system pipework across Royal Navy vessels and base facilities
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and nuclear‑implicated tasks to support operational readiness
• Identify and resolve system defects and manufacturing issues to maintain vessel performance
• Follow health and safety legislation and contribute to a safe working environment
• Suggest improvements to systems and processes to boost productivity and efficiency

Essential Experience

• Skilled in brazing, pipe bending, and interpreting engineering drawings and schematics
• Familiar with Production Technical Instructions and Support Documentation
• Knowledge of acceptance standards and regulated industry practices
• Experience in a highly regulated industry is advantageous but not essential

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading benefit allows buying or selling up to one working week of annual leave
• ‘Be Kind Day’ provides one paid day of volunteer leave per year
• Excellent development opportunities and employee assistance program supporting wellbeing

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