Pipefitter

Laker Vent Engineering Limited; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation allowances

Job summary

Laker Vent Engineering Limited is seeking reliable pipefitters for a two‑month Ayrshire project, with a subsequent transfer to Hinkley Point C for ongoing work. This is a great opportunity to advance your career within a growing mechanical contractor delivering regulated process piping on major energy schemes.

Candidates must have right to work in the UK, be able to obtain security clearance, and be prepared for a 10/4 rotation; travel and accommodation are paid in addition to earnings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within a highly regulated industry
• Security clearance/vetting will be required

Responsibilities

• Work as a pipefitter on Ayrshire project for ~2 months, then transfer to Hinkley Point C for ongoing work
• Operate in a highly regulated environment and ensure compliance with project specifications
• Contribute to a team that values workmanship and reliability

Job description

**Please note: Candidates must have right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role**

Location: Ayrshire initially, then Hinkley Point C

Duration: Approx. 2 months in Ayrshire, followed by transfer to HPC

About Us

Lakers is a leading mechanical contractor operating within the engineering construction industry. We specialise in the installation of highly regulated process piping systems, delivering high-quality solutions for blue chip clients across the Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical, and Petrochemical sectors.

The Role

This is a great opportunity to join a growing company that values its people, with the opportunity to build long-term experience on some of the UK's major energy projects. Successful candidates will initially work on our Ayrshire project for approximately 2 months, before transferring to Hinkley Point C for ongoing work.

We are looking for reliable, experienced pipefitters who take pride in their work and want the opportunity to progress with a company that recognises and values the contribution of its workforce.

Rates/Working hours

Working Hours

• Minimum 100 hrs over 11 days to qualify for bonus
• Week 1
• Week 2
• Overtime
  • Monday-Thursday: OT1 after 8 hours
  • Friday: OT1 after 6 hours
  • Saturday: OT1 first 4 hours, OT2 thereafter
  • Sunday: OT2 all hours

NAECI travel and accommodation allowances apply in line with current guidelines.

Hinkley Point C

Following the initial Ayrshire project, successful candidates will transfer to Hinkley Point C.

• 10/4 rotation (Rotations start on Tuesday)
• Travel and accommodation paid in addition to earnings
• Projected annual earnings: £91,854 before tax (including bonus, based on the expected working pattern. Not including travel + accom)

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar role within a highly regulated industry
• Security clearance/vetting will be required