Pipefitters Mate / Mechanical Operative

  • Temporary
  • Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Posted: 2nd July 2026
  • Salary: Up to £22.51 per hour + Canteen + Gym + Parking
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17403
  • Industry:
  • Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

Multiple Pipefitters Mate / Mechanical Operative vacancies available with an impressive engineering organisation based in Leeds.

This award-winning organisation was recently ranked as one the top 25 Engineering employers world-wide. Since their establishment over 160 years ago, they have become a household name within a number of high-profile industries including Oil & Gas and Power Generation and now employ over 15,000 people across 180 facilities world-wide.

The Leeds based facility is just a few miles from the M621, M62 & M1 Motorways, meaning the successful candidates will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns & cities including Wakefield, Bradford, Dewsbury, Pontefract, Castleford and Huddersfield.

For the Pipefitters Mate / Mechanical Operative positions, we are keen to receive applicants who possess the following:

  • Strong mechanical skills with the ability to use a variety of hand & power tools/equipment to cut and prepare precision pipework
  • Previous experience working alongside and/or supporting Pipefitters or Welders
  • The ability to interpret and work directly from engineering drawings

Details of the Pipefitters Mate / Mechanical Operative position:

  • Pay Rate: £22.51 (Overtime: £33.75) – Paid weekly via Umbrella PAYE
  • Working Hours: 37 Hours per week: Monday to Thursday – 07:00 to 15:30 / Friday – 07:00 to 12:00
  • Onsite facilities including: free car parking, subsidised canteen, gym
  • Contract duration: 3-month rolling

To apply for the Pipefitters Mate / Mechanical Operative position, please click “Apply Now” and attach a update copy of your CV.

 
 

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