Mechanical/Pipefitters - Saltend A5 Event

-; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of infrastructure services is seeking Mechanical Fitters and Pipefitters for 5 weeks of work in Edinburgh. Responsibilities include repairing machinery and installing piping systems. Candidates must have relevant training and experience in the oil & gas industry. This role offers competitive hourly pay and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth and professional development

Qualifications

• You will have completed a recognised training programme and have experience within the oil & gas industry or other continuous process industry.
• Appropriate qualifications such as CompEx, City & Guilds, ONC/HNC or equivalent should be held.
• Valid CCNSG Safety Passport.

Responsibilities

• Ascertain job requirements from drawings and/or other specifications.
• Examine faulty plant or machinery and ascertain nature and location of defects.
• Repair defective parts, obtain replacement parts or prepare new parts using hand and machine tools.

Job description

Mechanical Fitters & Pipefitters - INEOS Saltend

Contract Type: 5 Weeks work

Start Date: 26th September 2025 (May be required a few days earlier for training and inductions)

Salary: £22.44 per hour plus £2.37 hourly bonus

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation's critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably. With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.

Role Details

We currently have an opportunity at Saltend for Mechanical Fitters and Pipefitters.

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for the repair and servicing of various types of mechanical plant and industrial machinery.

As a Pipefitter, you will be required to make up sections of high and/or low-pressure piping systems ready for installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ascertain job requirements from drawings and/or other specifications.
• Examine faulty plant or machinery and ascertain nature and location of defects.
• Study plant or machinery drawings, technical manuals or other specifications.
• To select length of stainless steel, steel alloy, iron, copper, aluminium or plastic piping and to cut it to the required size with hacksaw, pipe cutter or machine.
• To prepare and position pipework and flanges for subsequent welding, alignment orientation, gaps, spacing, straightness whilst welding and arc welding.
• Determine sequence and method of required operations.
• Dismantle plant or machinery and remove damaged or worn parts.
• Repair defective parts, obtain replacement parts or prepare new parts using hand and machine tools, fit and assemble parts to rebuild plant or machinery.
• Test plant or machinery for correct functioning and make necessary adjustments.
• Carry out service tasks such as cleaning, oiling and greasing, according to schedule.
• Perform all of these tasks in relation to the repair and servicing of various types of mechanical plant and industrial machinery.
• Operate overhead crane/basic slinging in a safe manner.
• Install or reposition plant or machinery.
• Modify standard machinery for special purposes.
• Adhere to all safety requirements including safety checks of tools and equipment.
• Use all relevant workshops/site equipment associated with job requirements.

Key Requirements

• You will have completed a recognised training programme and have experience within the oil & gas industry or other continuous process industry.
• Appropriate qualifications such as CompEx, City & Guilds, ONC/HNC or equivalent should be held.
• Valid CCNSG Safety Passport
• MIJ10 Qualification preferred but not essential

Why Join Us? / Benefits

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

Quite simply, a journey with Altrad begins with a desire to create a better tomorrow...