Pipefitter

Proman; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage £23.90

Temporary until Christmas

37-hour week

Site and factory work

Team environment

Job summary

Proman is seeking a skilled Pipefitter/Installation Engineer for a hands‑on role in Preston, handling assembly, fabrication and installation of commercial piping systems. The position involves working from drawings and occasionally on client sites, reporting to the Production Supervisor and ensuring safety and quality across all tasks.

The candidate should have time-served experience in pipefitting or heating engineering, with NVQ qualifications preferred and CSCS desirable.

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanical pipefitter or heating engineer background.
• NVQ Level 3 preferred in mechanical pipefitting or heating.
• NVQ Level 2 in pipefitting or relevant trade.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, manufacture and install commercial pipework systems and related equipment.
• Read schematic drawings and plan pipe systems and installations.
• Measure, cut, thread and assemble pipework components.
• Secure pipework with fixtures and clamps.
• Work with copper, screwed steel, press-fit and crimped systems.
• Repair and support pipe systems and associated equipment.
• Carry out strength and leak testing on gas and water pipework.

Skills

Time-served professional

Pipefitting

Reading blueprints

Health & safety

Team player

CSCS card

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical pipefitting or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 in pipefitting or relevant trade

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