Pipefitter

Pipefitter / Installation Engineer

Location: UK / Nationally, with European travel as required

Headquarters: Bedlington, Northumberland

Salary: Competitive and negotiable, depending on experience

Employment: Permanent

About Pipeflex Systems Ltd

Pipeflex Systems Ltd is a specialist engineering company based in Bedlington, Northumberland, delivering installation solutions for critical fuel and urea systems associated with backup generator installations.

As our projects continue to develop across the UK and Europe, we are looking for experienced Pipefitters / Installation Engineers to join our team.

This is a hands-on, site-based role responsible for carrying out pipework and associated installation activities from initial installation through to testing, commissioning and project completion.

The successful candidates will work as part of our installation teams on projects throughout the UK, with European travel required as project demands.

The Role

As a Pipefitter / Installation Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out the practical installation of pipework systems and associated bracketry, supports and containment systems on site, reporting directly to the Pipeflex Site Supervisor.

You will work from engineering drawings, specifications and installation requirements to deliver high-quality installations safely, efficiently and in accordance with the project programme.

The role will involve working with a variety of pipework systems and installation methods, including screwed, crimped, electrofusion-welded and metallic welded pipework.

You will also be involved in the testing, commissioning and successful completion of installed systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out the installation of pipework systems on customer and construction sites.
• Install pipework accurately in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Install and assemble a variety of pipework systems, including:
• Screwed pipework
• Crimped pipework
• Electrofusion-welded pipework
• Metallic welded pipework
• Install associated pipe supports, bracketry, containment systems and other mechanical components.
• Measure, mark out, cut, prepare and assemble pipework accurately.
• Carry out pipe threading, crimping, electrofusion and other relevant pipe preparation and joining processes.
• Carry out welding activities where suitably qualified and experienced.
• Work with a range of materials and pipework systems appropriate to the project.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, schematics, isometric drawings and installation details.
• Ensure pipework is installed to the required dimensions, levels, routes and tolerances.
• Identify and report installation issues, drawing discrepancies or material requirements to the appropriate site management.
• Work effectively alongside other pipefitters, welders, engineers and site trades.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship and attention to detail throughout the installation process.
• Carry out installation inspections and rectify any defects or issues identified.
• Assist with pressure testing, leak testing and other required testing activities.
• Assist with system commissioning and final project completion.
• Complete installation and quality documentation as required.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure tools, materials and work areas are kept organised.
• Work safely and in accordance with RAMS, site procedures and company standards.
• Comply with all relevant health & safety requirements.
• Travel throughout the UK and Europe as required to deliver customer projects.

About You

We are looking for experienced, time-served Pipefitters / Installation Engineers with a strong practical background in mechanical pipework installation.

You will need to be confident working from engineering drawings and be capable of installing a variety of pipework systems and associated support and containment systems to a high standard.

This is a hands-on position, so we are looking for individuals who take pride in their workmanship, have a practical approach to problem solving and are comfortable working in a demanding site environment.

Essential

• Time-served and suitably qualified in pipefitting / mechanical pipe installation.
• Proven practical experience installing a variety of pipework systems.
• Experience installing pipe supports, bracketry and containment systems.
• Experience working from engineering drawings and installation details.
• Practical experience with one or more of the following pipework installation methods:
• Screwed
• Crimped
• Electrofusion
• Metallic welded pipework
• Ability to measure, mark out, prepare and install pipework accurately.
• Good understanding of pipework installation techniques and sequencing.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Good understanding of site health & safety requirements.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an installation team.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the UK and to Europe as required.
• Full commitment to maintaining professional standards on customer and construction sites.

Desirable

• Experience working with double-walled / secondary containment pipework systems.
• Previous experience within fuel systems, diesel generator installations or urea systems.
• Welding experience and/or welding qualifications.
• Experience with testing and commissioning of pipework systems.
• Experience working on technically complex or mission-critical installations.
• Experience working with fuel, diesel, urea or other specialist process pipework systems.
• Relevant additional site qualifications and certifications.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.
• Bonus scheme, weighted against overall company profitability.
• Employer pension contribution.
• 5 weeks' annual leave, including a 2-week company shutdown over Christmas.
• RAC cover.
• Will writing service.
• Death in service benefit of up to £200,000.
• The opportunity to work on specialist engineering projects across the UK and Europe.
• A varied, hands-on role working on technically specialist installations.
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing specialist engineering business.

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bedlington NE22 7DQ