Pipefitter

** APPLICANTS MUST HAVE EXPERIANCE WITH STEEL PIPEWORK **

** MUST HAVE EXPERIANCE WELDING & BENDING HEAVY WALL PIPEWORK **

GS-Hydro has been providing pipework solutions since 1974 and due to increased business needs, we are expanding on our team of experienced pipefitters.

This role will primarily be based in our Sunderland facility but travel around the UK, internationally and offshore will be required either as an individual or as part of a team. A large range of pipework installation techniques are utilised including our nonwelded and welded solutions.

Duties will include spool fabrication using both welding and mechanical forming techniques as well as some pressure testing and flushing. Training on all GS-Hydro products, systems and equipment will be provided.

**Requirements**:

- Experience working with both small and large bore heavy wall stainless steel and carbon steel pipework.
- Strong maths skills.
- Be reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
- Available to work overtime & weekends when required is a must.
- Have a good understanding of engineering drawings and standards.
- Have good communication skills & a good understanding of H&S requirements.
- Comfortable working outside in all elements of weather when required.
- A full UK driving licence.

**Advantageous Skills**:

- Forklift truck licence.
- The ability to read and understand hydraulic circuits.
- Experience of pressure testing and hot oil flushing experience.
- Experience of metric compression/formed pipe work, twin ferrule pipe work, 37° flared flange and JIC 37° flared pipe work would be preferred.

**Benefits**:

- Base salary of £34,650 (£18.01ph) based on 37 hours per week
- 25 days annual holiday plus public holidays
- Immediate start available
- All uniform (PPE) provided
- Overtime paid at 1.4x hourly rate Monday-Saturday, 1.8x Sunday.
- Expense scheme
- Transport provided when working on site
- Single occupancy hotel with fully paid breakfast when working away
- Free onsite parking
- Death in service cover
- Free tea, coffee, water
- Contributory pension scheme
- Special tools provided
- Training and personal development is encouraged and supported by the company

**Salary**: £18.01 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sunderland, SR3 3XN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Pipefitting: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (required)

Work Location: In person