Pipefitter

Vorera Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Vorera Ltd is seeking an experienced Lead Pipefitter to run the day-to-day pipework installation on a project in Leith, Edinburgh.

You will lead a small installation team (pipefitter, TIG welder and labourer), installing carbon steel pipework from drawings and coordinating site activity each day to keep the programme on track. This contract role starts 30/09/26 and runs for ~10 weeks with potential further work.

Qualifications

• CSCS card (appropriate trade).
• Proven experience installing carbon steel pipework.
• Able to read drawings and coordinate day-to-day site activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small installation team on site.
• Install carbon steel pipework from drawings.
• Coordinate day-to-day site activities to keep on schedule.

Skills

CSCS card

Pipefitting experience

Reading drawings

Site coordination

Job description

Lead Pipefitter / Chargehand | Leith, Edinburgh | Contract

Vorera is recruiting an experienced Lead Pipefitter to run the day-to-day pipework installation on a project in Leith, Edinburgh.

The role

You'll lead a small installation team (pipefitter, TIG welder and labourer), installing carbon steel pipework from drawings and coordinating site activity each day to keep the programme on track.

Contract details

• Location: Leith, Edinburgh
• Start: 30/09/26
• Duration: approx. 10 weeks, until the pipework installation is complete, with potential further work beyond that
• Hours: 8 hours per day
• Rate: competitive, agreed based on experience
• No travel or lodge allowance, so this suits candidates based in or commuting to Edinburgh

Essential

• CSCS card (appropriate trade)
• Proven experience installing carbon steel pipework
• Able to read drawings and coordinate day-to-day site activities

Desirable

• IPAF or PASMA
• Abrasive Wheels
• Competent with lifting accessories (slings, chain blocks)
• Hot Works / Fire Watch awareness
• First Aid