Pipefitter ​/ Welder

Salary: GBP
33 - GBP
38 per hour

My client is a well-established mechanical engineering contractor specialising in the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial steam, process pipework and mechanical systems across a wide range of industrial sectors. They are looking to recruit an experienced Pipefitter Welder to join their team on a self-employed CIS basis. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in both pipe fitting and pipe welding, be confident working from engineering drawings, and have experience installing carbon steel and stainless-steel pipework within industrial environments.

• Installation and fabrication of carbon steel and stainless-steel pipework
• Pipe fitting duties including measuring, cutting, aligning and assembling pipe systems
• TIG and MMA welding of process and steam pipework to a high standard
• Installation of flanged, threaded and welded pipe systems
• Working on steam systems, plant rooms, boiler houses and other industrial mechanical installations
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and isometric drawings
• Carrying out site installation, maintenance and shutdown works across customer sites
• Working safely in accordance with site health & safety procedures
• Previous experience as a Pipefitter Welder within industrial or mechanical engineering environments
• Competent in both pipe fitting and pipe welding
• Experience welding carbon steel and stainless-steel pipework using TIG and MMA processes
• Ability to read and work from engineering and isometric drawings
• Experience with steam, process or mechanical services pipework is highly advantageous
• Welding qualifications such as BS EN ISO 9606 or ASME IX would be beneficial
• CSCS card and IPAF/PASMA advantageous but not essential
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Based within a commutable distance of Bristol
• Monday to Friday - 50 hour week
• Potential for the role to become permanent long term