Lead Commercial Pipe Fitter

Luton Bennett; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy supplier in Tiverton is seeking a Lead Commercial Pipe Fitter to install biomass boilers. You will be the site lead for pipe fitting activities and work independently at client sites throughout the UK. Candidates should have experience in commercial pipe fitting but formal qualifications are not essential. The role includes regular overtime and overnight allowances.

Benefits

Base salary up to £40,000

Regular overtime opportunities

Company van for work use

Increasing holidays

Overnight expenses allowance

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial pipe fitting / plumber role.
• Knowledge of tools and systems specific to commercial installations.

Responsibilities

• Install biomass boilers and document deviations.
• Act as site lead for pipe fitting activities.
• Troubleshoot faults and perform repairs.

Skills

Commercial pipe fitting experience

Knowledge of installation techniques

Job description

Lead Commercial Pipe Fitter (Plumber / Mechanical)

Tiverton

Up to £40,000 Base Salary DOE + Regular Overtime Opportunities Available (OTE Circa £48,000-£50,000) + Company Van (Work Use Only) + Increasing Holidays (21 Days up to Additional 5) + Birthday Off + Bank Holidays + Overnight Expenses + Ongoing Training

Monday to Friday 40 Hours per Week - 08:30 to 17:00 (Flexibility Required)

Lead Commercial Pipe Fitter required for an industry leading supplier of renewable energy technology. You will be joining a friendly team in a field-based role offering full training, regular overtime opportunities and no call out requirements.

This role would suit experienced commercial pipe fitters and whilst desirable, qualifications are not essential for this role. Long term, the company are willing to support successful candidate to obtain relevant qualifications.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out commercial installations of biomass boilers. You will act as the on-site lead for pipefitting activities, offering guidance, technical expertise, and decision‑making support to the project manager.

The company works at client sites throughout the UK and so this role will require regular stay‑away during the week. The company offers an overnight allowance to cover expenses.

The Lead Commercial Pipe Fitter Role:

• Installations of biomass boilers, adhering to designs and documenting any deviations
• Act as site lead for all pipe fitting related activities
• Undertake snagging lists
• Trouble shooting faults and repairs where required
• Service and maintenance of boilers when required
• Working independently and as part of a team
• Working at client sites throughout the UK - frequent stay‑away Monday to Friday

The Lead Commercial Pipe Fitter Candidate:

• Experience in a commercial pipe fitting / plumber role
• Formal qualifications not essential
• Knowledge of tools, systems, and installation techniques specific to commercial installations