Pipefitter & Installation Engineer - Commercial Heating

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

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.