Job Description:

Lead Pipefitter / Chargehand | Leith, Edinburgh | Contract

Vorera is recruiting an experienced Lead Pipefitter to run the day-to-day pipework installation on a project in Leith, Edinburgh.

The role
You'll lead a small installation team (pipefitter, TIG welder and labourer), installing carbon steel pipework from drawings and coordinating site activity each day to keep the programme on track.

Contract details

• Location: Leith, Edinburgh
• Start: 30/09/26
• Duration: approx. 10 weeks, until the pipework installation is complete, with potential further work beyond that
• Hours: 8 hours per day
• Rate: competitive, agreed based on experience
• No travel or lodge allowance, so this suits candidates based in or commuting to Edinburgh

Essential

• CSCS card (appropriate trade)
• Proven experience installing carbon steel pipework
• Able to read drawings and coordinate day-to-day site activities

Desirable

• IPAF or PASMA
• Abrasive Wheels
• Competent with lifting accessories (slings, chain blocks)
• Hot Works / Fire Watch awareness
• First Aid

Interested? Send your CV to Luca Phillips at Vorera, or message me directly for a confidential chat.