Welder / PIpefitter

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