Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 52,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Maidstone Kent
- Date: 22 hours ago
Description:
Welder / Pipefitter
Location: Workshop based in Maidstone, Kent with travel to commercial sites across Kent, Sussex & Surrey
Salary: Up to £52,000 DOE
Hours: 45 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
The Opportunity
An established mechanical contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Welder / Pipefitter to join its growing team. This is a varied role combining workshop fabrication with site-based stainless steel pipefitting across a range of commercial projects.
You'll split your time between the company's fully equipped workshop in Maidstone and customer sites throughout Kent, Sussex and Surrey, working on high-quality mechanical installations within sectors including education, healthcare and commercial office environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a mixture of fabrication and installation work, offering long-term stability, a strong benefits package and the chance to work on a variety of interesting projects.
The Role
* Carry out MIG and TIG welding within the workshop.
* Fabricate stainless steel pipework and associated components.
* Install and fit stainless steel pipework on commercial sites.
* Read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication details.
* Measure, cut, prepare and assemble pipework to specification.
* Complete installation work to a high standard of quality and safety.
* Work both independently and as part of a mechanical installation team.
* Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment in both workshop and on-site locations.
Experience Required
- Previous experience as a Welder / Pipefitter.
- Strong MIG and TIG welding experience.
- Experience fabricating and installing stainless steel pipework.
- Able to read and work from engineering drawings.
- Commercial mechanical installation experience.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Desirable
- Experience working within education, healthcare or commercial buildings.
- CSCS Card.
- IPAF or PASMA (advantageous but not essential).
Package
* Salary up to £52,000 depending on experience.
* Company vehicle.
* Fuel card.
* Door-to-door pay.
* Company pension.
* Annual holiday allowance.
* Ongoing training and development.
* Long-term career progression.
* Stable, permanent employment with a growing mechanical contractor.
* overall OTE could look to be £60k - £65k