Engineering Construction Pipefitter Apprentice

GRAYTON LIMITED

Barton Upon Humber (DN18 5RL)

Closes in 18 days (Sunday 1 March 2026)

Posted on 27 January 2026

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Summary

We have the opportunity available for the right individual to join a fast-paced, growing engineering business.

Pipe Fitter. Working in the heavy engineering sector for clients such as Phillips 66, Tarmac, Tronox, Ensus etc. Across various sectors such as chemical, oil and gas, cement and steel.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am -4.00pm 38 hours a week Frequent opportunities for overtime, Monday – Friday + weekends.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Working with trades and supervision to understand fabrication drawings
  • Cutting and shaping piping components
  • Assembling components to Isometric drawings
  • Working to strict Health and Safety Guidelines

Where you'll work

Stanley House Falkland Way
Barton Upon Humber
DN18 5RL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

HCF CATCH LIMITED

Training course

Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Comply with appropriate health and safety, risk and quality requirements,
  • Correctly select and safely use tools and equipment for the fabrication, assembly, installation and decommissioning of pipework components and systems,
  • Plan, organise and undertake the fabrication, assembly, installation, maintenance and decommissioning of pipework components and systems,
  • Read, interpret and apply engineering drawing information,
  • Shape pipework components using hand and power tools to cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required tolerance, specification and standard,
  • Assemble and install pipework using the appropriate methods, techniques and equipment in accordance with the specification including welded, threaded, bolted and clamped jointing solutions,
  • Ensure the integrity of joints in accordance with specifications, in line with specified quality procedures and to precise tolerances,
  • Undertake the testing and inspection of the fabricated and/or installed pipework using the appropriate techniques,
  • Work with others and contribute to effective working relationships within an Engineering Construction environment,
  • Apply techniques for the temporary or permanent removal of an engineering construction piping related system or component,
  • Communicate by keeping others informed about work plans or activities which may affect them and seek assistance from others without causing undue disruption to normal work activities.

Training schedule

The apprenticeship follows a 3-year programme, with the first year spent off the job at CATCH in Stallingborough. This would be Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4pm. 

The remainder of the apprenticeship is then completed onsite with the employer. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English & 1 other (grade A*-C (9-4))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Problem solving skills
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Needs to be at least 17 by the 2nd year. Ideally already have a driving license / working towards driving as will need own transport to get to sites as required.

About this employer

We are a Mechanical and Structural Engineering company, first established in 1992. We are based in Barton Upon Humber, and offer turn-key engineering solutions to the UK industry.

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Company benefits

Optional pension scheme.

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

You will have developed a variety of interchangeable skills and have an in depth understanding of manufacturing and processes.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HCF CATCH LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010887.

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Closes in 18 days (Sunday 1 March 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.