TECHNICIAN - PIPEFITTER

James Fisher and Sons plc; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Mechanical Pipefitter to install, assemble, maintain and test small-bore piping systems across marine, offshore and defence projects. You will interpret blueprints, plan layouts and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role is permanent and based near Inchinnan, Glasgow, with travel to client sites, including potential overseas visits. A security clearance may be required for defence-related work.

Qualifications

• Experience with small-bore piping systems.
• Knowledge of P&IDs, schematics and procedures.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and specs.
• Willingness to travel to client sites, including overseas visits.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, maintain and test small-bore piping systems per drawings and procedures.
• Conduct inspections and tests to ensure system integrity.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate piping into projects.
• Maintain knowledge of safety regulations and quality standards.
• Provide training/guidance to junior pipefitters and staff.
• Prepare detailed reports on installations, maintenance and repairs.
• Adhere to permits to work, risk assessments and PPE.

Skills

Pipefitting

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Travel readiness

Tools

Valves

Pumps

Regulators

Compressors

Job description

The Role

The Mechanical Pipefitter is responsible for installing, assembling, fabricating, maintaining, repairing and testing of small-bore piping systems. This role exists to ensure the safe and efficient operation of piping systems in various industrial settings. The Mechanical Pipefitter will play a key role in interpreting blueprints, planning piping system layouts, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

About The Role

Technician - Pipefitter

Permanent position

Inchinnan, Glasgow

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, maintain and testing of small-bore piping systems in accordance with engineering specifications drawings, P&IDs, schematics and procedures.
• Conduct inspections and tests to ensure the integrity and functionality of piping systems.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of piping systems into overall projects.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
• Provide training and guidance to junior pipefitters and other staff.
• Prepare detailed reports on piping system installations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Adhering to strict safety regulations, permits to work, risk assessments and PPE.
• A flexible approach to working is required as travel to client or customer sites including overseas visits may be required.

Key Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• Swagelok & Parker Certification would be advantageous.
• Experience of working to marine, defence standards and/or Lloyds Rules.
• Experience of either Subsea, Offshore or Defence engineering projects would be an advantage.
• Experience of valves, pumps, regulators & compressors, including high pressure systems.
• This position is within the defence sector therefore; you will need to be able to pass security clearance for this role.

Why join us?

Competitive benefits tailored to the division.

Opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation.

A supportive, inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions.

Work that truly makes a difference in safety, innovation, and global capability.

About Us

James Fisher is a global engineering services company with over 50 years of experience delivering complex offshore energy projects in some of the worlds most challenging environments. We operate across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep expertise to support the full lifecycle of our customers’ assets.

Visit our website at: www.james-fisher.com

JFD is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services.

Operating worldwide, the company is the worlds leading provider of submarine rescue capability and an established provider of submarine escape training. The company is at the forefront of Hyperbaric Rescue, along with being the leading supplier of commercial and defence diving equipment and saturation diving systems to the commercial industry.

www.jfdglobal.com

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.