General Fitter

Posted 27 October 2022
Salary Up to £11 per hour
LocationNelson
Job type Contract
Discipline Construction / Mechanical & Electrical
ReferenceBBBH15775_1666869640

Job description

Do you have a can-do attitude? Are you driven by getting your hand's stuck in? are you a real team player? Do you wish to learn a variety of new skills? Look no further we have the role for you!

Our client is a Leading Pipe Manufacturer for various industries and companies such as United Utilities, Scottish Water and Yorkshire Water. Based in Nelson, our client is looking for reliable, hardworking people to join their busy team as a Trainee Pipe Joint fitter permanently.

If you come from an engineering or manufacturing background, this will be beneficial.

The role is physically demanding, so you must be physically fit, work well within a team and be reliable. Our client will train you in several different departments; each time you upskill, there is a chance for a wage increase.

You will be involved in assembling pipes from start to finish that are as big as 600mmØ to 2250mmØ you will be required to operate machinery, use angle grinders, rubber welding machinery, hand tools, programme machinery, use large mallets, use handheld pipe welding equipment- All training will be provided.

Hours are 7:00am till 3:30 pm Monday to Friday while you train. After the company feel like you have progressed and completed the basic training, you will move on to rotating 6:00/14:30- 14:00-22:30.

The starting rate is £11; as you upskill, you may receive pay increases the first pay increase is £0.50p per hour normally achieved within 3-5 months depending on how quick you pick things up.
Excellent over time rates available.

Random drug and alcohol tests will occur.

what our client offers you-

  • A good Salary
  • Great training
  • Pension Scheme
  • Sick pay scheme


The company also give all staff a locker, has excellent canteen facilities and staff parking is free