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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 Govan site. You can speak to our team to find out more about the shift options by responding to this email.

Rates - If travelling Less than 39 miles to work location

PAYE Matchtech

Portsmouth shift patterns

Hourly Rate

Hourly Holiday accrual or paid in advance

Total hourly rate inclusive of holiday

Standard shift

£19.40

£2.82

£22.22

Early shift

£22.31

£3.24

£25.55

Back shift

£24.25

£3.53

£27.87

Weekday & Saturday overtime

£25.87

£2.15

£28.02

Sunday overtime

£32.33

£2.68

£35.01

PAYE Umbrella

Portsmouth shift patterns

Rate

Standard Shift

£25.22

Early shift

£28.92

Back Shift

£31.40

Weekday and Saturday Overtime

£31.66

Sunday Overtime

£39.43

Rates - If travelling more than 39 miles to work location

PAYE Matchtech

Portsmouth shift patterns

Hourly Rate

Hourly Holiday accrual or paid in advance

Total hourly rate inclusive of holiday

Standard shift

£27.40

£3.98

£31.38

Early shift

£30.31

£4.41

£34.72

Back shift

£33.18

£4.69

£37.87

Weekday & Saturday overtime

£25.87

£2.15

£28.02

Sunday overtime

£32.33

£2.68

£5.01

PAYE Umbrella

Portsmouth shift patterns

Rate

Standard Shift

£35.61

Early shift

£39.32

Back Shift

£41.78

Weekday and Saturday Overtime

£31.88

Sunday Overtime

£39.65

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