Pipefitter / Welder - Industrial Boilers Manchester, England
Job description
Pipefitter / Welder - Industrial Boilers
Greater Manchester / North West area
£27,000 to £40,000
Full-time, permanent
Our client is a market leading business with over thirty years of experience within the industrial and commercial boiler industry. They are a UK success story having grown the business from humble beginnings to a global provider of steam boilers, hire boilers, boiler services, steam/boiler system accessories, spares and boiler control systems.
They are seeking a Pipefitter / Welder who can perform a variety of tasks related to the design and fabrication of pipe works and metal works, and welding of high-pressure systems.
The ideal candidate will have direct experience working with high-pressure steam systems and will have a strong bias and proven track record in industrial welding, pipefitting and mechanical assembly installation/ removals.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
- Work from shop orders, construction drawings, sketches, and or verbal information to layout, setup and operate metal working equipment such as pipe rolls, plate rolls, welding machines, sub arcs, spot welders, torches, saws etc.
- Layout, fit up, root weld and final weldments for standard pressure vessels and piping
- Layout complicated designs
- Instruct and assist as necessary
- Perform welding operations in all positions as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Perform mechanical work in accordance with processes and instructions provided, including the disassembly of mechanical equipment, thorough cleaning, inspection, assembly and completion of related documentation.
- Work with lead fitters, workshop leads and gas engineers to provide pipework repairs and maintenance, mechanical maintenance, corrective maintenance, installations and mechanical component/systems replacement within the workshop and at customer sites as required.
- Ensure repairs are completed on-time as assigned
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping, workshop floor efficiency, and adhere to all health, safety & environmental requirements.
Essential Skills:
- Possess a welding certification to current British standards; metal arc, tig and preferably mig welding.
- Hold a recognized NVQ level as a pipefitter, assembler, mechanic, or other equivalent education. Education requirement may be substituted for relevant and extensive experience in a similar position.
- Have a strong interest in repairing and servicing mechanical systems and sub-systems.
- Be customer orientated with a “can-do attitude”
- Demonstrable experience working within a team orientated environment.
- Good interpersonal skills and good communication is essential in addition to working in a systematic and structured manner.
- Willing to travel within the North West region as required.
- Full UK Driver’s Licence
- Candidates must have the legal right to work within the UK.
Desired Skills:
- Previous pipefitter experience within steam boiler industry
- Knowledge of gas standards – COCNPI1 (LS), ICPN1, TPCP1, TPCP1A
The organisation offers excellent development opportunities, and a competitive salary of £27,000 to £40,000 depending on experience.
Our client believes that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. They are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
Please apply now to avoid disappointment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- high pressure steam systems: 1 year (required)
- metal arc, tig and mig welding: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ in pipefitting/assembly work/mechanic or other relevant (required)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 23/06/2023
Reference ID: PWIB GWR May2023
