Experienced Pipe Fitter - Water and Sewer Systems On-site

Company Details Confidential; Ballintober; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayes Mechanical Engineering Ltd. based in Drumminoe West, Ballintubber, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, is seeking experienced Pipe Fitters to join its team.

This full-time, permanent role offers 39 hours per week and an annual salary of €36,605 with a starting date of 13 November 2026. The position involves assembling, installing and maintaining pipe systems and reading blueprints. A minimum of two years’ experience is required, with on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Pipe Fitter or in a similar role.
• No formal qualifications required; on‑the‑job training provided.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and isometric perspectives.
• Knowledge of geometry, pipe measurements and pipeline installation techniques.
• Experience in laying deep foul and surface water sewer pipes and constructing manholes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, repair and maintain pipe systems, drains, gutters, ducts and related fittings for water, gas, drainage, sewerage and HVAC systems.
• Examine blueprints and technical drawings to determine system layouts and the materials required.
• Measure, cut, thread, bend, join, assemble and install pipes, fittings and fixtures.
• Lay clay, concrete or cast-iron pipes in ditches to form sewers, drains or water mains.
• Inspect and test installed systems using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing and visual inspection methods.
• Lay deep foul and surface water sewer pipes and construct foul and surface water manholes.
• Lay HDPE water mains and carry out water-main welding and testing.
• Operate soldering, welding and rigging equipment and use metal-bending techniques.
• Interpret pneumatic and hydraulic specifications for on-site installations.
• Follow health and safety procedures and ensure installations meet safety and production requirements.

Skills

Pipe fitting

Blueprint reading

Soldering

Welding

Isometric drawings

Geometry

Manual dexterity

Education

Level 4 qualification (Leaving Certificate)

Tools

HDPE welding equipment

Soldering tools

Rigging equipment

Pipe measuring tools

Job description

Hayes Mechanical Engineering Ltd. based in Drumminoe West, Ballintubber, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, is seeking experienced Pipe Fitters to join its team.

This full-time, permanent role offers 39 hours per week and an annual salary of €36,605 with a starting date of 13 November 2026. The position involves assembling, installing and maintaining pipe systems and reading blueprints. A minimum of two years’ experience is required, with on-the-job training provided.