Mechanical Pipe Fitter

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 – A global leader in the field of testing, inspection, management system certification and product certification renowned for quality, integrity and technical excellence.

Established more than 150 years ago in Germany, TÜV SÜD is a leading global provider of technical services with more than 28,000 highly skilled employees across 1,000 offices worldwide. TÜV SÜD offers a wide range of testing & product certification, inspection, auditing & system certification, training and knowledge services. We are a premium quality, safety, and sustainability solutions provider.

Tasks

We’re seeking a hands-on, time-served Mechanical Engineer to join ourflow measurement laboratory. You’ll install flow meters, assemble and fit pipework, and carry out wider mechanical maintenance across our test rigs and laboratory systems. If you take pride in precise workmanship, tidy installs and safe, methodical lab practice, we’d love to hear from you. This role offers up to £36,000, dependant on the successful candidates competencies.

What you’ll do

• Assemble, fit and install pipelines, flow meters and associated mechanical components to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Install flow meters within laboratory test setups; support test runs and functional checks.
• Perform routine and reactive maintenance to keep mechanical equipment and rigs operating reliably and efficiently.
• Work closely with engineers and technicians to develop and improve mechanical systems and pipework for lab testing applications.
• Conduct inspections, pressure/leak tests and functional checks on assemblies, pipework and meters; complete test/inspection records.
• Follow company procedures and all Health, Safety & Environmental requirements; maintain a clean, organised laboratory workspace.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to enhance reliability, quality and efficiency.
• Accurately document all work, including maintenance logs and inspection reports.

Qualification

• Time-served apprenticeship and/or formal qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds) in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Proven experience as a pipefitter/mechanical engineer in an engineering or laboratory/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 excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team with a proactive, can-do approach.
• Good communication skills and a sound understanding of Health & Safety in an engineering/lab context.

Further Information
TÜV SÜD in the UK offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a minimum of 33 days holiday entitlement (for full-time employees, including public holidays), a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan and a non-contributory Group Life Assurance Scheme. We also offer various Salary Exchange/Sacrifice schemes (buying/selling holiday, cycle to work scheme, pensions), incentive schemes and comprehensive wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Scheme and Occupational Health services). Dependent on their role, employees may also be eligible for hybrid/permanent homeworking, a Company Car/Car Allowance and Private Medical Insurance.

We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

Work Area: Manufacturing, Consumer Products & Food

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Job Location: East Kilbride

Working Model: Field Work

Employment Type: Full time / regular

Company: TUV SUD Ltd.

Org Unit Code: FIT

Requisition ID: 6845

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