Pipe Fitters and Pipe Welders

A Mechanical & Electrical company is seeking Pipe Fitters and Pipe Welders for various projects located in London and the South East, with an immediate start.

Salary: £320 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Work Arrangement: Permanent (6-month probationary period)
Benefits:

• 21 days holiday, increasing by 1 day every 2 years of service, up to a maximum of 25 days, plus statutory days.


• Pension scheme - Auto enrolment


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Life insurance


• Employee Referral Scheme


• Staff Discounts


• Company Van, Mobile Phone, and Uniform provided

Additional Information:

• 6-month probationary period


• 45 hours per week, 7am - 4pm, Monday to Friday


• Paid weekly via BACS

Essential Qualifications/Skills:

• Relevant City and Guilds Level 2 or 3 Qualification


• Full UK Driving Licence

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain daily site logs, take site inductions, and ensure that paperwork is updated within the site folder.


• Install commercial boiler rooms, including boilers, pumps, and mild steel welded and screwed pipework.


• Fit copper and stainless-steel press-fit pipe and fittings ranging from 15mm - 108mm.


• Install mild steel screwed pipework and fittings from 20mm - 150mm.


• Interpret pipework schematic drawings and install according to these, where available.


• Complete small to medium-sized boiler room and heating/hot water installations without the assistance of pipework drawings.


• Install and hang various styles of radiators and fan convectors, including low surface temperature types.


• Previous experience working in schools with an understanding of the associated risks of working in educational premises.


• Drain and refill heating systems to replace leaking pipework and isolation valves.


• Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (including risk assessments and asbestos awareness).


• Overcome day-to-day challenges such as pipework routes and material availability on-site.


• Welder Requirements: Pre-fabricate sections of pipework and perform positional welds when required.

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong practical and problem-solving skills.


• Clear understanding of commercial heating installations and hot and cold-water services.


• Ability to work as a lead engineer.


• Experience working in commercial buildings and educational establishments.


• Commercial gas ACS qualifications (preferred but not essential).


• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification (current).


• Class two MMA welding certification (up-to-date).


• Self-motivated with good organizational skills.


• Asbestos awareness.


• Flexible approach to work, especially in schools and commercial buildings, as you may be required to work outside regular hours (evenings and weekends), paid at overtime rates.


• Knowledge of risk assessment processes.


• Takes pride in their work and is a team player.

Please apply with your most up-to-date CV, and you will be contacted.