Rope Access Level 1 - Pipefitter
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£46,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5214 (99% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,000, and Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5214 Pipe fitters Most likely code | £33,400 | £46,000 | £46,000 | £46,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Experienced Time Served Pipefitter with Rope Access and TMJI Bolting Certificates
Job Summary
Responsible for Piping Installation, Maintenance, Repair & TMJI Bolting Activities, including Rope Access required.
Key Duties
- Read and interpret piping specifications, drawings, and isometric diagrams
- Measure, cut, bend, thread, and assemble pipe sections according to specifications
- Install and connect pipework, fittings, valves, and supports securely
- Use TMJI bolting methods to assemble and maintain bolted connections to recognized industry standards
- Perform rope access work to reach piping systems in elevated, restricted, or awkward locations
- Inspect installed pipework for leaks, weaknesses, or faults and carry out repairs as required
- Test piping systems for functionality and integrity by following safety and quality procedures
- Work according to permit-to-work procedures and comply with all safety requirements on-site
- Complete all required job documentation, including maintenance reports and safety records
- Maintain cleanliness and order of working area and tools
- Communicate progress and potential issues to site supervisors in a timely manner
- Participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks
- Recognized time-served apprenticeship in pipefitting or equivalent qualification
- Valid TMJI bolting certificates
- Certified rope access qualification (such as IRATA or equivalent)
- Solid knowledge of pipefitting techniques, practices, and materials
- Strong understanding of health and safety procedures in offshore or heavy industrial environments
- Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces using rope access
- Proficiency in reading and following technical drawings and piping schematics
- Current or previous platform safety or competency certifications
- Previous experience working on offshore platforms or similar installations
This role may require working at height, outdoors in variable weather conditions, in confined spaces, and during extended shifts. The pipefitter adheres at all times to safety and operational procedures specific to platform environments.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Pipe fitters (SOC 5214) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay- Median £40,716
- Going rate £46,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–41,400
ONS publishes no quartiles for this occupation, so the shaded band is a rough guide.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5214 going rate of £46,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.