Description
The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK's & Ireland's Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe.
What We Do:
We specialise in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout UK & Europe.
Team Overview:
The Contracts department oversees the delivery and execution of projects from initial mobilisation through to completion and handover. Acting as the bridge between design, commercial, and on-site teams, the department ensures that all contractual obligations are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. With a focus on planning, resource coordination, and problem-solving, the Contracts team plays a key role in ensuring our projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the satisfaction of our clients.
Role Overview:
Due to continued growth, we are looking to integrate a Mechanical Fitter to support our growing team in our Dundalk Site. This post is permanent contract. It is an amazing opportunity for a candidate that wants to gain experience with a progressive and dynamic company to further your career.
Job Title | Mechanical Pipefitter
Location | Dundalk, Co. Louth
Hours | Monday-Thursday 7am-5pm and Friday 7am-4pm
Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience
Responsible to | Project Manager
What You'll be Doing
* The successful candidate will assist in the installation of prefabricated pipework.
* They will also have to assemble screwed pipework working off and drawing pack on different projects.
* They will review assembly drawings, position, and install the support bracketry.
* Position and install the correct pipework in our wide range of modules, ranging in design and sizes. Successful candidate will follow this process throughout all live projects.
* They will also be involved in the assembly of our prefabricated plantrooms.
* Once these works are completed, they will carry out pressure testing on all pipework or equipment installed.
* Other works involved are, bolt torquing, insulation block installs, threaded rod capping, additional bracketry install etc.
What You Need to Have
* 2 years' experience within the mechanical industry completing similar duties.
* The ability to read and understand assembly and schematic drawings.
* Basic set of mechanical tools.
* Reliable & punctual.
* Good teamwork skills.
* Willingness to help in other areas of the assembly yard.
What You Would Ideally Have:
* Full UK Driving license would be preferred.
* Valid CSR Card
* Current Forklift license
* Forklift, overhead crane, or elevated work platform (EWP) license (advantageous)
* Relevant certifications – NVQ etc.
Employee Benefits
* Full in-house training and career development opportunities
* Competitive pension scheme
* Life assurance scheme
* Health cash plan
* Free annual health check during working hours
* 30 days annual leave increasing in line with length of service.
* Social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Health and Wellbeing committee.
* Secure, free onsite parking
* Free Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea, and Fruit provided daily.
* Friendly and supportive working environment in state-of-the-art facilities
About Alternative Heat
With over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector.
Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m² of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer.
We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.