About Panks
Panks is a family business built on family values. Our current MD is sixth generation family and still holds the values true to our founder. We believe in our team and have been running our own apprenticeship programme for more than twenty years to train most of our existing workforce. Panks is a technically minded pump company which design projects from concept to completion, delivering full turnkey packages across a wide range of industries. We take our responsibilities seriously and will only utilise the correct equipment based on experience and knowledge. The Panks team is complemented by our close working relationships with the leading pump manufacturers and equipment suppliers from around the world, allowing Panks to deliver a high quality and long lasting solution, assisted by our fantastic service team.
The Role
We are looking to recruit a permanent Pipefitter/Welder to join our Site Services team, based from our Norwich facility. The successful candidate will carry out pipefitting and TIG welding activities on customer sites. When not deployed on site, you will be seconded to our Norwich workshop, supporting fabrication and manufacturing activities.
This role offers a balance of site-based work and workshop fabrication, making it ideal for a skilled tradesperson seeking long-term stability while still working on varied and technically challenging projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out pipefitting and welding activities on industrial sites in the East Anglian region
- Perform high-quality TIG, MMA welding
- Read and interpret isometric drawings, fabrication drawings and weld specifications
- Measure up existing pipework on site and produce accurate sketches for fabrication
- Work with a range of materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, , Ductile Iron, PVC, ABS, MDPE pipe.
- Install various pumps, valves and other plant
- Fabricate and install steelwork
- Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and quality at all times
- Comply with site HSE requirements and Panks quality systems
Ideal Candidate
- Time-served Pipefitter with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification and CSCS card
- Able to read and understand isometric drawings
- Experienced working with Carbon Steels, Stainless Steels, Ductile Iron, PVC, ABS, HDPE
- Capable of measuring up pipework and producing sketches for fabrication
- Competent in tacking and welding using the TIG and MMA process. Previous or current welding coding are desirable,
- The following training is desirable Confined Space, PASMA, MEWP, Banksman, Slinger, Fork Truck, HIAB, EUSR, Fire Marshall, Working at Height, Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling
- Safety-conscious, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a site and workshop team
- Based within a commutable distance of Norwich
What We Offer
- Permanent employment with a well-established engineering company
- A mix of site work and workshop-based fabrication
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities to work on technically challenging and high-integrity projects
Pay: From £38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
