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.