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Commercial Installer/Pipe Fitter Welder

Oakray has been providing buildings support to local authorities, social landlords, NHS trusts and private sector clients for over 40 years. Founded in 1979, we have a proven track record of delivering successful mechanical, electrical and security services and solutions to our commercial and domestic clients, with whom we have developed longstanding partnerships.

Working hours: 7am – 5pm

Job Summary

To carry out heating and hot water installations within occupied commercial buildings / Schools, to meet the requirement and expectations of the client / contract to a high standard and in a timely fashion

Main Responsibilities
• To take responsibility of keeping daily site log, taking site inductions, and updating the relevant paperwork within the site folder.
• To have knowledge and experience in the installation of commercial boiler rooms, this will include installing boilers, pumps and mild steel welded and screwed pipework.
• To have... experience in fitting copper and stainless-steel press-fit pipe and fittings from 15mm – 108mm.
• To have experience in installing mild steel screwed pipework and fittings from 20mm – 150mm.
• To be able to understand pipework schematic drawings and follow to install as per the drawings when these are available.
• To have the knowledge and know how to complete small to medium sized boiler room and heating / hot water installations without the assistance of any pipework drawings.
• To be able to hang / install various styles of radiators and fan convectors including low surface temperature types.
• To have previous experience of working in Schools and to be aware of associated risks with working in educational premises.
• To be competent of draining down and re-filling of heating system/s in order to remove and replace leaking pipework and associated isolation valves and understand the technical working of different types of systems.
• To ensure that all work carried out complies with the relevant sections of the ‘Health and Safety at Work Act’ (risk assessment, asbestos awareness etc).
• Have the knowledge to overcome day to day issues that arise on site such as pipework routes.
• Ensure sufficient materials are always on site to prohibit any delays in work
• Welder Requirements: Be able to pre-fabricate sections of pipework; have the capability to carry out positional welds when required.
• Any other duties as reasonably requested

Person Specification:

The ideal candidate will
• Have good practical and problem-solving skills
• Be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of commercial heating installations and hot and cold-water services
• Have the ability to work as a lead engineer
• Have experience working in commercial buildings and educational establishments.
• Have commercial gas ACS qualifications, not essential
• Have SSSTS and or SMSTS current qualification
• Class two in MMA welding and up to date certification
• Be self-motivated
• Have asbestos awareness
• Have a flexible approach to work, when working in schools and commercial buildings as you may be required to work outside the school / office operation hours for evenings and weekends, this will be paid at overtime rates
• Have knowledge of the risk assessment process
• Take pride in their work Be a team player

Essential Qualifications/Skills
• A relevant City and Guilds Level 2 or 3 Qualification
• Full UK Driving licence

You will be part of a friendly and busy team.

You will receive excellent training and support in this role and there will be plenty of scope to improve and enhance your current abilities. In addition, as the company continues to grow there are plenty of opportunities for career progression and advancement. Oakray is a company that recognises individual talent, encourages professional development and rewards success.

If you believe that you have the talent, energy and spirit and are eager to learn, then we want to hear from you!

Working for us:

We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job. Recruitment will be solely on the basis of the applicant’s abilities and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the job. Qualifications, skills and experience will be assessed at the level that is relevant to the job.

We will ensure that our shortlisting, interviewing and selection procedures avoid discrimination in any way, including on grounds of age, disability, gender, marital status or civil partnership, race, nationality or ethnic origins, religion or belief or sexual orientation.
• 21 days holiday increasing by 1 day every 2 years’ service up to a maximum of 25 days, plus statutory days
• Pension scheme – Auto enrolment
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Discounts
• Company Van - Private use is not allowed
• Mobile Phone
• 6-month probationary period
• Paid monthly via bacs
• We are an equal opportunities employer

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £20.00-£23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 per week

Additional pay:
• Bonus scheme

Benefits:
• Company car
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: In person

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