Plumber/Pipefitter

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group; Galway; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group is partnering with a leading engineering and manufacturing client to hire an experienced Plumber / Mechanical Fitter to join their workshop-based manufacturing team in Galway.

The role involves assembling and installing plumbing, process pipework and mechanical systems used in modular water and wastewater treatment equipment. The candidate should hold a trade qualification with practical experience and the ability to read technical drawings.

Qualifications

• Qualified plumber / mechanical fitter or equivalent trade qualification.
• Practical experience in plumbing, pipework or mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong practical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Install and assemble PVC, stainless-steel, compressed air, chemical dosing and electrofusion pipework.
• Assemble pumps, valves, instrumentation, fittings and associated mechanical systems.
• Fabricate and install pipe supports, brackets and Unistrut systems.
• Read and work from technical drawings, layouts and P&IDs.
• Carry out pressure testing, system checks and quality inspections.
• Identify technical and quality issues and support continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and housekeeping.
• Support apprentices and junior team members where required.

Skills

Plumber

Mechanical Fitter

Read drawings

Team player

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Driving licence

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

We are partnering with a leading engineering and manufacturing client who are seeking to hire an experienced Plumber / Mechanical Fitter to join their manufacturing team in Galway.

This is a predominantly workshop-based role involving the assembly, installation and testing of plumbing, process pipework and mechanical systems used in modular water and wastewater treatment equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and assemble PVC, stainless-steel, compressed air, chemical dosing and electrofusion pipework.
• Assemble pumps, valves, instrumentation, fittings and associated mechanical systems.
• Fabricate and install pipe supports, brackets and Unistrut systems.
• Read and work from technical drawings, layouts and P&IDs.
• Carry out pressure testing, system checks and quality inspections.
• Identify technical and quality issues and support continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and housekeeping.
• Support apprentices and junior team members where required.

Requirements

• Qualified Plumber, Mechanical Fitter or equivalent trade qualification.
• Practical experience in plumbing, pipework or mechanical assembly.
• Experience with PVC solvent-weld pipework.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong practical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full clean Irish, UK or EU driving licence.
• Authorised to work in Ireland.

Experience in water/wastewater, utilities, process engineering, modular construction, P&IDs, HDPE/electrofusion, stainless-steel pipework or fabrication would be advantageous.