Pipefitter

Scantec Personnel Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking two experienced Pipefitters for a project at Springfield Fuels in Preston, UK. The role involves general mechanical maintenance including managing pipework and valves. Candidates must possess NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience and have a background in Nuclear or Oil & Gas projects. The position offers an hourly rate of £24.92 plus a £2.00 barrier payment, and requires candidates to be willing to obtain BPSS clearance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated background in pipefitting within heavy industrial fabrication projects.
• Willingness to obtain BPSS clearance and provide references.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general mechanical maintenance and pipework related tasks.
• Remove, replace, and reconfigure valves and associated pipework within buildings.

Skills

Pipefitting experience

Background in Nuclear or Oil & Gas projects

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in pipefitting

Job description

Salary: £24.92 - 24.92 per hour + £2.00ph barrier payment

Job Reference: JOB-89949

Published: 23-07-2025

Duration: 12 months

Expiry Date: 20-08-2025

Country: United Kingdom

We are looking for 2 Pipefitters for our client on a project based at Springfield Fuels, Preston.

Hourly Rate: £24.92 (plus £2.00ph barrier payment on all hours)
Pay Type: CIS
(PAYE rates available upon request)

Hours: 38.5hrs per week (Monday - Friday)
Monday –Thursday 07:30–16:30
Friday 07:30–12:15

Duration: Minimum 12 months with view to be on-going

Project:
Pipefitters undertake general mechanical maintenance, including the removal, replacement, and reconfiguration of valves and associated pipework within buildings.

Experience required:
The successful candidates will need to have a demonstrated background working on Nuclear or Oil & Gas heavy industrial fabrication projects.
You also must be an experienced Pipefitter with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant pipefitting discipline.

Clearance:
You must be willing to obtain BPSS clearance, this will be processed on your behalf but does require a level of paperwork from the contractor to be completed. This process can take up to 4-6 weeks, and must be in place before a start.
The time is dependent on the response rates with documents and IDs. You will be required to provide 3 years worth of references, and personal references for any gaps in employment.

If you are interested in the above role, please apply now and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.