Mechanical/Pipefitter Improver

Location: Berkshire

Salary: £33,000 per annum

Job Description: As a Mechanical/Pipefitter Improver, you will work alongside experienced tradespeople to gain practical experience in installing and maintaining piping systems. Your role will involve assisting with assembly, welding, and testing of pipes under the guidance of senior technicians.

Job Purpose 

We are looking for a pipefitter to build pipe systems.

You’ll get to read drawings & specifications, lay out plans for installation, and prepare pipes. You should be able to use pneumatic and hydraulic tools following safety guidelines.

Duties/responsibilities/accountabilities/deliverables

• Be able to read and understand Mechanical Layout Drawings from Engineering Designs and be able to fabricate from them from supplied materials
• Be able to plan tasks given to carry out effectively and efficiently
• The ability to work well with others
• The ability to use your initiative
• Follow Health & Safety Guidelines and use Personal Protective Equipment
• Strong Communication skills

Candidate Profile

• Good experience using trade related power tools, i.e. drills, screwing machines, reciprocating saws
• Good experience fabricating copper pipework up to 54mm using soldered and compression fittings.
• Experience (though not essential) fabricating copper pipework up to 54mm using Pressfit systems
• Good experience fabricating black and galvanised steel pipework up to 2” using screwed fittings
• Experience (though not essential) fabricating pipework using Swagelok system up to 25mm.

Experience and understanding installing pipework to the following systems:

Mains Cold Water

Domestic Hot Water

Compressed Air

Chilled Water

Steam & Condensate

Compressed Gas (though not essential)

Above Ground Drainage

• Have good experience fabricating bracketry systems to include Unistrut supports
• Have good experience in hydraulic pressure testing
• Able to lift up to 25Kg
• Trained and awarded CSCS Card (though not essential)
• Trained and awarded IPAF (though not essential)
• Must be in possession of a valid Driving License

Ideally, would like candidate to have experience in both residential and industrial settings, and with pipes of different materials (copper, steel, PVC, etc.).