Commercial pipefitter welder

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; Full time

Job description

Client:

Location:

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

3c83d7787215

Job Views:

7

Posted:

02.04.2025

Expiry Date:

17.05.2025

Job Description:

My Client has been providing buildings support to local authorities, social landlords, NHS trusts and private sector clients for over 40 years. Founded in 1979, they have a proven track record of delivering successful mechanical, electrical and security services and solutions to our commercial and domestic clients.

JOB SUMMARY:
To carry out heating and hot water installations within occupied commercial buildings / Schools, to meet the requirement and expectations of the client / contract to a high standard and in a timely fashion.

THE ROLE:

1. To take responsibility of keeping daily site log, taking site inductions, and updating the relevant paperwork within the site folder.
2. To have knowledge and experience in the installation of commercial boiler rooms, this will include installing boilers, pumps and mild steel welded and screwed pipework.
3. To have experience in fitting copper and stainless-steel press-fit pipe and fittings from 15mm – 108mm.
4. To have experience in installing mild steel screwed pipework and fittings from 20mm – 150mm.
5. To be able to understand pipework schematic drawings and follow to install as per the drawings when these are available.
6. To have the knowledge and know how to complete small to medium sized boiler room and heating / hot water installations without the assistance of any pipework drawings.
7. To be able to hang / install various styles of radiators and fan convectors including low surface temperature types.
8. To have previous experience of working in Schools and to be aware of associated risks with working in educational premises.
9. To be competent of draining down and re-filling of heating system/s in order to remove and replace leaking pipework and associated isolation valves and understand the technical working of different types of systems.
10. To ensure that all work carried out complies with the relevant sections of the ‘Health and Safety at Work Act’ (risk assessment, asbestos awareness etc).

The ideal candidate will:

1. Have good practical and problem-solving skills.
2. Be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of commercial heating installations and hot and cold-water services.
3. Have the ability to work as a lead engineer.
4. Have experience working in commercial buildings and educational establishments.
5. Have commercial gas ACS qualifications, not essential.
6. Have SSSTS and or SMSTS current qualification.
7. Class two in MMA welding and up to date certification.
8. Have a flexible approach to work, when working in schools and commercial buildings as you may be required to work outside the school / office operation hours for evenings and weekends, this will be paid at overtime rates.

Essential Qualifications/Skills:

1. A relevant City and Guilds Level 2 or 3 Qualification.
2. Full UK Driving licence.

PACKAGE:
£20.00 to £23.00 per hour dependant on experience, knowledge, and skill set 21 days holiday increasing by 1 day every 2 years’ 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
• 45 hours per week, 7am – 4pm Monday to Friday
• Paid weekly via bacs

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Created on 02/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom