Senior Craftsman

Taylor and Fraser; Paisley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Paid holidays

PPE provided

Ongoing training and development

Career progression

Modern facility

Long-term employment

Job summary

Taylor & Fraser OSM is recruiting Senior Craftsman Pipefitters to join our off-site manufacturing team. You will read and interpret drawings, fabricate and assemble carbon steel and stainless pipework, and install valves and fittings for modular data centre systems.

This role offers ongoing training, career progression and a modern manufacturing environment with overtime opportunities in a stable, long-term position.

Qualifications

• Time-served Pipefitter or recognised mechanical apprenticeship is required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and isometrics.
• Strong commitment to quality and safety; good teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, isometrics and GA drawings.
• Measure, mark out and fit carbon steel and stainless steel pipework.
• Assemble pipe modules using Unistrut and Hilti systems.
• Install valves, flanges, fittings, supports and mechanical equipment.
• Carry out dimensional checks to ensure modules are within tolerance.
• Work with welders, fabricators and quality inspectors to meet standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and follow safety procedures.

Education

Time-served Pipefitter or recognised mechanical apprenticeship

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

Taylor & Fraser OSM is seeking reliable and motivated Pipefitters to join our growing off-site manufacturing team. The successful candidates will assist in the fabrication and assembly of structural frames used in the manufacture of high-quality modular pipe systems for data centre projects.

Position/Title

Senior Craftsman

Reporting To

OSM Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

Taylor & Fraser OSM is seeking reliable and motivated Pipefitters to join our growing off-site manufacturing team. The successful candidates will assist in the fabrication and assembly of structural frames used in the manufacture of high-quality modular pipe systems for data centre projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a modern manufacturing environment with ongoing training and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, isometrics and GA drawings.
• Measure, mark out and fit carbon steel and stainless steel pipework.
• Assemble pipe modules using Unistrut and Hilti modular systems.
• Install valves, flanges, fittings, supports and associated mechanical equipment.
• Carry out dimensional checks to ensure modules are built within tolerance.
• Work closely with welders, fabricators and quality inspectors.
• Ensure all work is completed to the required quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Follow company Health & Safety procedures at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Time-served Pipefitter or recognised mechanical apprenticeship.
• Previous experience in industrial pipefitting or workshop fabrication.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and isometrics.
• Experience working with carbon steel and stainless steel pipework.
• Ability to work accurately with minimal supervision.
• Strong commitment to quality and safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable (not Essential)

• Experience in steel fabrication or modular construction.
• Experience in Data centre or pharmaceutical industries.
• Forklift licence.
• Overhead crane experience.
• Abrasive Wheels certification.
• Manual Handling training.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Paid holidays.
• Full PPE provided.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Modern, clean manufacturing facility.
• Stable, long-term employment.