Pipefitter Installer

Mitie; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will interpret drawings, test systems, carry out commissioning, and work safely in live environments, with focus on boilers, heat pumps, and heat exchangers; experience with LTHW/CHW/DHW preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven pipefitter experience in large-scale or complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of commercial heating and cooling systems.
• Experience reading technical drawings and method statements.
• Experience in live environments (healthcare/data centres) with strict safety protocols.
• Gas qualifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install, test and maintain pipework systems (LTHW/CHW/DHW).
• Work within energy centres and plantrooms for safe installations.
• Carry out plate heat exchanger swaps, including isolation and recommissioning.
• Install/modify systems involving boilers and heat pumps.
• Interpret drawings/specs; conduct pressure tests and commissioning.
• Maintain high health and safety standards on site.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during works.

Skills

Pipefitter

Mechanical installer

Heating systems

Heat pumps

Drawings & specs

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical Eng

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 a pipefitter 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).