Pipefitter

Job Title: Pipefitter

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base. Onsite

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £37,421

Requirements: Modern Apprenticeship / Trade Papers must be provided when submitting your application

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, 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 take you.

Job Description:

As a Pipefitter, you will work in both workshop environments and onboard Royal Navy vessels, carrying out the removal, repair, fabrication, installation and testing of pipework systems. This varied role supports the maintenance and delivery of critical marine engineering systems, working on both complete and partial installations.

Using technical drawings, specifications and guidance, you will complete tasks to industry standards while applying practical problem-solving skills to identify and resolve challenges. The role offers the opportunity to work across a range of projects, combining technical expertise with a safety-focused approach.

Core duties:

• Fabricate, install and repair large and small-bore pipework systems using a range of materials, including copper, CuNi, carbon steel and stainless steel
• Use hand tools and mechanical equipment to cut, bend, assemble and install pipework to specification
• Install and connect onboard utilities, including sinks, showers, toilets and associated pipework systems
• Assemble fittings, valves and related components from technical drawings, ensuring quality and compliance standards are met
• Work collaboratively with other trades, maintain accurate records, and follow safety procedures at all times

Essential Skills:

• Completed a relevant trade apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3, or equivalent Naval qualification, with certification available before interview
• Able to interpret technical drawings, specifications and standards to deliver work that meets quality requirements
• Competent in the safe use of hand tools and equipment, including silver and soft solder brazing techniques
• Experienced in the manufacture, installation and repair of pipework systems, with a considerable focus on quality and safety

The Portsmouth Team:

You will be working in a small group including BAE apprentices to repair, manufacture and install pipework in Royal Naval vessels in HMNB Portsmouth. You will work alongside other trades to achieve completion in various projects from operational defects, full upkeep projects to the new propulsion upgrade on the T45’s.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 30th October 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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