Pipefitter

Winsearch; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary until Christmas

Mon-Thu 7:00–16:45 schedule

Factory and site installation variety

Exposure to commercial heating systems

Job summary

Winsearch is looking for an experienced Pipefitter / Installation Engineer to join a busy production and installation team in Preston. You will support assembly, manufacture and installation of commercial pipework systems, boiler skids and plantrooms in a factory setting, with occasional site work.

The role reports to the Production Supervisor and requires reading schematic layouts and 3D drawings, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while delivering high-quality pipework installations.

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanical pipefitter or heating engineer with relevant background.
• NVQ Level 3 in mechanical pipefitting, plumbing, heating or equivalent preferred.
• NVQ Level 2 in pipefitting or a relevant trade discipline.
• Experience with copper, screwed steel, press-fit or crimped pipework.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic layouts and 3D drawings.
• Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• CSCS card desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, manufacture and install commercial pipework systems.
• Read detailed schematic drawings and plan pipe systems and related equipment installations.
• Measure, mark, cut, thread and assemble pipework components and systems.
• Secure pipework using appropriate fixtures, brackets and clamps.
• Work with copper, screwed steel, press-fit and crimped pipework systems.
• Repair, maintain and support pipe systems, supports and associated equipment.
• Carry out strength and tightness testing on gas and water pipework.
• Select and safely use hand tools, mechanical tools and equipment for fabrication, installation and repair work.
• Apply safe techniques for removal of pipework-related systems or components.
• Work effectively with others and adhere to health, safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Time-served pipefitter

NVQ Level 3

NVQ Level 2

Heating equipment knowledge

Pipework installation

Schematic reading

Organisational skills

CSCS card

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical pipefitting

NVQ Level 2 in pipefitting

Job description

Pipefitter/Installation Engineer

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary until Christmas initially

Location: Preston Lancashire

Salary: £23.90 per hour

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7.00am-4.45pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. 37-hour working week.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced BPS Fitter / Installation Engineer to join a busy production and installation team. This is a hands-on role supporting the assembly, manufacture and installation of commercial pipework systems, packaged plantrooms, boiler skids and utility cupboard heating systems.

The successful candidate will report to the Production Supervisor and will be confident working from schematic layouts and 3D assembly drawings. You will support high-quality mechanical pipework installation in a factory environment, with occasional work on client sites when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, manufacture and install commercial pipework systems, packaged plantrooms, boiler skids and utility cupboard heating systems.
• Read detailed schematic drawings and plan pipe systems and related equipment installations.
• Measure, mark, cut, thread and assemble pipework components and systems.
• Secure pipework using appropriate fixtures, brackets and clamps.
• Work with copper, screwed steel, press-fit and crimped pipework systems.
• Repair, maintain and support pipe systems, supports and associated equipment.
• Carry out strength and tightness testing on gas and water pipework in line with relevant codes and regulatory standards.
• Select and safely use hand tools, mechanical tools and equipment for fabrication, installation and repair work.
• Apply safe techniques for the temporary or permanent removal of pipework-related systems or components.
• Work effectively with others and contribute to positive working relationships within an engineering construction environment.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety requirements, building regulations, company ISO procedures, CDM regulations, risk assessments, quality plans and departmental operating procedures.

Skills and Experience Required

• Time-served mechanical pipefitter, heating engineer or similar background.
• NVQ Level 3 in mechanical pipefitting, plumbing, heating or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in pipefitting or a relevant trade discipline.
• Working knowledge of commercial heating equipment including boilers, pumps, press units and expansion vessels.
• Experience installing commercial pipework systems using copper, screwed steel, press-fit or crimped methods.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic layouts and 3D assembly drawings.
• Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• CSCS card desirable but not essential.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their workmanship, understands the importance of safety and quality, and can work confidently as part of an engineering production team. You should be reliable, practical, detail-focused and comfortable working to drawings, procedures and deadlines.

Benefits

• £23.90 per hour.
• Full-time, temporary opportunity until Christmas initially.
• Monday to Thursday working pattern, 7.00am-4.45pm, with a 30-minute lunch break.
• Varied work across factory-based manufacture and occasional site installation.
• Opportunity to work on commercial heating systems, plantrooms and skid units.
• Supportive team environment

INDWIN

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!