Pipe Fitters
A Pipe Fitter installs and repairs pipe systems in commercial or industrial and manufacturing structures, such as pipes for heating and cooling systems. Works on pipes that carry gas, sprinkler systems, or pipes that carry steam under pressure.
About this Career
Average Salary
£28,907New workers start at around £19,441. Normal pay is £28,907 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £44,096
Annual Openings
20Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Tests pipe work for leaks and makes necessary adjustments.
- Fits piping into position and joins sections by welding, soldering, cementing, fusing, screwing or by other methods.
- Installs pipes for heating, ventilating, fire prevention, water and similar systems in industrial and construction settings, including oil rigs and terminals, sewerage systems and other mains networks.
- Measures and cuts required lengths of copper, lead, steel, iron, aluminium or plastic piping using hand or machine tools.
- Examines drawings and specifications to determine layout of piping.
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Monitoring | 49% |
| Learning Strategies | 49% |
| Mathematics | 47% |
| Active Listening | 47% |
| Reading Comprehension | 47% |
| Critical Thinking | 47% |
| Active Learning | 45% |
| Speaking | 44% |
| Writing | 40% |
| Science | 30% |