Pipe Welder
Mane Contract Services
Glasgow · posted 19 August 2026
Job type
contract
Location
Glasgow, City of Glasgow
Category
Manufacturing and Production
We are currently seeking experienced Pipe Welders for a long-term contract working on the T26 Naval Programme.
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.
Welders will work across both workshop and ship/on-site environments, depending on project requirements.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- Extensive experience with TIG (GTAW), MAG (GMAW), FCAW (Flux Core) and MMA (SMAW) welding processes.
- Proven all-positional welding experience, including HL045 / 6G.
- Experience working in confined spaces.
- Experience welding a range of materials, including:
- 316L Stainless Steel
- Copper Nickel 90/10
- Inconel 625
- Low Carbon Steel
- Experience working with small and large bore pipe, including thin and thick wall thicknesses.
- Ability to accurately interpret isometric engineering drawings.
- Ability to read and work to Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS).
- Knowledge of BS EN ISO 9606-1 and BS EN ISO 15614-1.
- Must be able to successfully complete multiple all-positional welding qualification tests prior to employment.
- Must be a fully time-served Welder with relevant accredited qualifications.
Desirable Experience
- Orbital TIG welding experience.
- Experience with Automated TIP-TIG.
- Knowledge of Lloyd's Rules.
- CSWIP 3.0 or 3.1 certification.
- Fabrication and pipe set-up experience.
- Previous supervisory/team leadership experience. xwzovoh
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Pipe Welders looking for long-term work on a major UK naval programme.