HVAC Team Lead: Senior Pipefitter & Welder

Taylor and Fraser; Paisley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor and Fraser seeks an experienced HVAC Team Leader Fitter Welder to supervise and deliver commercial and industrial mechanical services installations across Scotland, with potential UK-wide projects.

You will read drawings, coordinate trades, mentor apprentices, and ensure work meets safety, quality and programme requirements while leading site teams and coordinating with contractors and project managers.

Qualifications

• Time-served HVAC Pipefitter/Welder with a recognised apprenticeship.
• Proven experience delivering commercial and industrial HVAC installations.
• Ability to read drawings and schematics, supervise trades and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pipefitters, welders, HVAC engineers, apprentices and subcontractors.
• Lead day-to-day mechanical installation activities and coordinate labour resources.
• Order materials ahead of requirements to ensure efficiency and monitor progress.
• Ensure adherence with health, safety and quality procedures and project standards.
• Mentor apprentices and junior engineers and liaise with project managers and main contractors.
• Read and interpret drawings, P&IDs and specifications and supervise welding activities.

Skills

HVAC systems

Pipefitting

Welding

Reading drawings

Team leadership

Project coordination

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in Pipefitting

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering Services (Pipefitting)

CSCS/SJIB/ECS trade card

Tools

Welding certifications (TR5 MMA)

Job description

Taylor and Fraser seeks an experienced HVAC Team Leader Fitter Welder to supervise and deliver commercial and industrial mechanical services installations across Scotland, with potential UK-wide projects.

You will read drawings, coordinate trades, mentor apprentices, and ensure work meets safety, quality and programme requirements while leading site teams and coordinating with contractors and project managers.