Pipefitter Installer

Mitie Group plc.; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie is seeking an experienced pipefitter to install, modify and maintain commercial pipework across leisure facilities, healthcare environments, and data centres in Coventry.

Role requires reading technical drawings, working from method statements, and ensuring safe, compliant installations of boilers, heat pumps, and heat exchangers within live environments such as hospitals and data centres.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a pipefitter or mechanical installer in large-scale environments.
• Strong understanding of heating/cooling systems including boilers, heat pumps, and heat exchangers.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings and method statements.
• Experience working in live environments (e.g., hospitals or data centres) with strict safety protocols.
• Knowledge of building services, energy centres, and plantroom layouts.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and maintain pipework systems including LTHW, CHW, DHW, and boosted cold-water services.
• Work in energy centres and plantrooms, ensuring safe installation of mechanical plant and associated pipework.
• Carry out plate heat exchanger swaps, including isolation, removal, installation and recommissioning.
• Install and modify systems involving traditional gas boilers, ensuring compliance with regulations and site safety standards.
• Install and support heat pump systems, including integration with existing plant and hydraulic circuits.
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications to deliver accurate installations.
• Conduct pressure testing and system commissioning to verify integrity and performance.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, particularly in hospitals and data centres.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during installation or refurbishment works.

Skills

Pipefitting

Mechanical installation

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Live environment experience

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical Engineering Services/Plumbing & Heating

Tools

CSCS card

JIB/PMES card

Job description

Pipefitter Installations

Location: Binley, Coventry

Hours: 40 Hours - Monday to Friday

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day.

We're looking for an piperfitter who would be responsible for the installation, modification, and maintenance of mechanical pipework systems across leisure facilities, healthcare environments, and data centres.

Main Duties:

• Install, assemble, and test pipework systems including LTHW, CHW, DHW, and boosted cold-water services within commercial and industrial environments.
• Work within energy centres and plantrooms, ensuring safe and efficient installation of mechanical plant and associated pipework.
• Carry out plate heat exchanger swap‑outs, including isolation, removal, installation, and recommissioning
• Install and modify systems involving traditional gas boilers, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and site safety standards.

• Install and support heat pump systems, including integration with existing plant and hydraulic circuits.
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications to deliver accurate installations.
• Conduct pressure testing and system commissioning to verify integrity and performance.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, particularly in sensitive environments such as hospitals and data centres.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during installation or refurbishment works.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience as a pipefitter, mechanical installer, or commercial plumber in large‑scale or complex environments.
• Strong understanding of commercial heating and cooling systems, including boilers, heat pumps, and heat exchangers.
• Competence in steel, copper, and plastic pipework systems.
• Ability to work from technical drawings and method statements.
• Experience working in live environments (e.g., healthcare or data centres) with strict safety and operational protocols.
• Knowledge of building services, energy centres, and plantroom layouts.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical Engineering Services / Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent).

• • CSCS or JIB/PMES card.
  • IPAF/PASMA (desirable).
  • Gas qualifications (advantageous but not essential depending on role).
  • Experience with F‑Gas or heat pump systems (desirable).