Lab Mechanical Pipefitter – Flow Meter Installations (Hybrid)

TÜV SÜD Energietechnik GmbH Baden-Württemberg; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 32,400 - 39,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Personal Pension Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid/ Flexible working options

Job summary

TÜV SÜD Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer for our flow measurement laboratory in East Kilbride. You will install flow meters, assemble pipework and carry out preventative and reactive maintenance across test rigs and lab systems.

The role involves reading engineering drawings and P&IDs, with a strong focus on safety and quality. Applicants should have time-served apprenticeship or NVQ/City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering (e.g. NVQ 3/City & Guilds).
• Proven experience as a pipefitter/mechanical engineer in an engineering or lab/test environment.
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings, P&IDs and technical documents.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, valves, fittings, tools and assembly techniques.
• High attention to detail with fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team with a proactive approach.
• Good communication and a sound understanding of Health & Safety in an engineering/lab context.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fit and install pipelines, flow meters and mechanical components to drawings and specifications.
• Install flow meters within lab test setups; support test runs and checks.
• Perform routine and reactive maintenance to keep equipment and rigs operating reliably.
• Develop and improve mechanical systems and pipework for lab testing applications.
• Conduct inspections, pressure/leak tests and functional checks; complete test records.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organised laboratory workspace and follow HSE requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Document all work, including maintenance logs and inspection reports.

Skills

Reading drawings

P&IDs

Fault-finding

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (Mechanical)

Tools

Pipefitting tools

Mechanical assembly techniques

Job description

TÜV SÜD Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer for our flow measurement laboratory in East Kilbride. You will install flow meters, assemble pipework and carry out preventative and reactive maintenance across test rigs and lab systems.

The role involves reading engineering drawings and P&IDs, with a strong focus on safety and quality. Applicants should have time-served apprenticeship or NVQ/City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering.