Pipefitters Mate / Mechanical Operative

Multiple Pipefitters Mate / Mechanical Operative vacancies available with an impressive engineering organisation based in Leeds.

This award-winning organisation was recently ranked as one the top 25 Engineering employers world-wide. Since their establishment over 160 years ago, they have become a household name within a number of high-profile industries including Oil & Gas and Power Generation and now employ over 15,000 people across 180 facilities world-wide.

The Leeds based facility is just a few miles from the M621, M62 & M1 Motorways, meaning the successful candidates will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns & cities including Wakefield, Bradford, Dewsbury, Pontefract, Castleford and Huddersfield.

For the Pipefitters Mate / Mechanical Operative positions, we are keen to receive applicants who possess the following:

Strong mechanical skills with the ability to use a variety of hand & power tools/equipment to cut and prepare precision pipework Previous experience working alongside and/or supporting Pipefitters or Welders The ability to interpret and work directly from engineering drawings

Details of the Pipefitters Mate / Mechanical Operative position:

Pay Rate: £22.51 (Overtime: £33.75) – Paid weekly via Umbrella PAYE Working Hours: 37 Hours per week: Monday to Thursday – 07:00 to 15:30 / Friday – 07:00 to 12:00 Onsite facilities including: free car parking, subsidised canteen, gym Contract duration: 3-month rolling

To apply for the Pipefitters Mate / Mechanical Operative position, please click “Apply Now” and attach a update copy of your CV.


  • Location: Leeds, England
  • Salary: Up to £22.51 per hour + Canteen + Gym + Parking
  • Type: Contract
  • Recruiter: E3 Recruitment
  • Posted: 02-Jul-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com