Welder / PIpefitter

Unify; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 46,800 - 57,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Door-to-door pay

Company pension

Annual holiday allowance

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career progression

Stable, permanent employment

Job summary

Unify in Maidstone, Kent, is seeking an experienced Welder / Pipefitter to join its growing team. The role combines workshop fabrication with stainless steel pipefitting on commercial projects across Kent, Sussex and Surrey.

You will split time between the Maidstone workshop and customer sites, reading drawings, fabricating and installing pipework to high standards. A full UK driving licence and a proven track record in MIG/TIG welding are essential, with opportunities for long-term progression

Qualifications

• Experience as Welder/Pipefitter with MIG/TIG welding.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience fabricating and installing stainless steel pipework.
• Commercial mechanical installation experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG and TIG welding within the workshop.
• Fabricate stainless steel pipework and associated components.
• Install and fit stainless steel pipework on commercial sites.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication details.
• Measure, cut, prepare and assemble pipework to specification.
• Complete installation work to a high standard of quality and safety.
• Work both independently and as part of a mechanical installation team.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment in both workshop and on-site locations.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Reading drawings

Fabrication of stainless steel pipe

Installation of stainless steel pipe

Attention to detail

Job description

Welder / Pipefitter

Location: Workshop based in Maidstone, Kent with travel to commercial sites across Kent, Sussex & Surrey

Salary: Up to £52,000 DOE

Hours: 45 hours per week

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

An established mechanical contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Welder / Pipefitter to join its growing team. This is a varied role combining workshop fabrication with site-based stainless steel pipefitting across a range of commercial projects.

You'll split your time between the company's fully equipped workshop in Maidstone and customer sites throughout Kent, Sussex and Surrey, working on high-quality mechanical installations within sectors including education, healthcare and commercial office environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a mixture of fabrication and installation work, offering long-term stability, a strong benefits package and the chance to work on a variety of interesting projects.

The Role

• Carry out MIG and TIG welding within the workshop.
• Fabricate stainless steel pipework and associated components.
• Install and fit stainless steel pipework on commercial sites.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication details.
• Measure, cut, prepare and assemble pipework to specification.
• Complete installation work to a high standard of quality and safety.
• Work both independently and as part of a mechanical installation team.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment in both workshop and on-site locations.

Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Welder / Pipefitter.
• Strong MIG and TIG welding experience.
• Experience fabricating and installing stainless steel pipework.
• Able to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Commercial mechanical installation experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Desirable

• Experience working within education, healthcare or commercial buildings.
• CSCS Card.
• IPAF or PASMA (advantageous but not essential).

Package

• Salary up to £52,000 depending on experience.
• Company vehicle.
• Fuel card.
• Door-to-door pay.
• Company pension.
• Annual holiday allowance.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Long-term career progression.
• Stable, permanent employment with a growing mechanical contractor.
• overall OTE could look to be £60k - £65k