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.