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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Our client Established their company in the late 1970’s, and they now have over 40 years of experience providing building support services to local authorities, social landlords, NHS trusts, and private sector clients.

They have a proven track record in delivering high-quality mechanical, electrical, and security services, and their long-standing partnerships with both commercial and domestic clients underscore their commitment to quality and reliability.

Due to their extensive contracts, they are looking for an experienced Welder / Pipe Fitter to join their busy team.

JOB PURPOSE

To carry out heating and hot water installations within occupied commercial buildings / Schools, to meet the requirement and expectations of the client / contract to a high standard and in a timely fashion

JOB RESPONSBILITIES

To take responsibility of keeping daily site log, taking site inductions, and updating the relevant paperwork within the site folder.
To have knowledge and experience in the installation of commercial boiler rooms, this will include installing boilers, pumps and mild steel welded and screwed pipework.
To have experience in fitting copper and stainless-steel press-fit pipe and fittings from 15mm – 108mm.
To have experience in installing mild steel screwed pipework and fittings from 20mm – 150mm.
To be able to understand pipework schematic drawings and follow to install as per the drawings when these are available.
To have the knowledge and know how to complete small to medium sized boiler room and heating / hot water installations without the assistance of any pipework drawings.
To be able to hang / install various styles of radiators and fan convectors including low surface temperature types.
To have previous experience of working in Schools and to be aware of associated risks with working in educational premises.
To be competent of draining down and re-filling of heating system/s in order to remove and replace leaking pipework and associated isolation valves and understand the technical working of different types of systems.
To ensure that all work carried out complies with the relevant sections of the ‘Health and Safety at Work Act’ (risk assessment, asbestos awareness etc).
Have the knowledge to overcome day to day issues that arise on site such as pipework routes.
Ensure sufficient materials are always on site to prohibit any delays in work
Welder Requirements: Be able to pre-fabricate sections of pipework; have the capability to carry out positional welds when required.
Any other duties as reasonably requested

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Apprenticeship / NVQ trained
MMA welding and up to date certification
Have SSSTS and or SMSTS or other safety current qualification
Have good practical and problem-solving skills
Be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of commercial heating installations and hot and cold-water services
Have the ability to work as a lead engineer
Have experience working in commercial buildings and educational establishments.
Have a flexible approach to work, when working in schools and commercial buildings as you may be required to work outside the school / office operation hours for evenings and weekends, this will be paid at overtime rates
Have knowledge of the risk assessment process
SALARY / BENEFITS

£50k - £53k salary (DOE)

21 days holiday increasing by 1 day every 2 years’ service up to a maximum of 25 days, plus statutory days

Pension scheme – Auto enrolment

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Referral Scheme

Staff Discounts

Company Vehicle

Mobile Phone

Laptop

6-month probationary period

Paid monthly via bacs