Pipefitter / Heating Engineer (Self-Employed)
Cambridge
Immediate Start
Contract Until October 2026
£240 Day Rate (School Holidays)
£300 Evening Rate (Term Time)
Prime Degrees Ltd has secured the next phase of a major heating refurbishment project within a large Sixth Form College in Cambridge.
We are looking for an experienced Pipefitter or Heating Engineer to join our team on a self-employed basis until project completion at the end of October 2026.
The Project
The works involve the installation of copper press-fit heating systems serving radiators and fan convectors across the largest building on site.
As this is a live educational environment, the successful candidate must be professional, conscientious and capable of working to a high standard whilst maintaining a safe and tidy working environment.
Working Hours
Term Time
- 4:00pm – Midnight
- £300 per shift
School Holidays
- Daytime working
- £240 per shift
With the summer holidays fast approaching, there is a significant amount of daytime work available.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Pipefitter or Heating Engineer
- Competent installing copper press-fit pipework
- Able to read and interpret drawings, schematics and heating layouts
- Own tools and transport
- Strong attention to detail
- Reliable and punctual
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Takes pride in producing neat, professional installations
Site Requirements
As works are being carried out within a live college environment, engineers must:
- Protect work areas whilst working
- Maintain high housekeeping standards
- Clean up thoroughly at the end of each shift
- Conduct themselves professionally at all times
A DBS certificate will be required. Assistance can be provided for suitable candidates who need to obtain one.
Desirable Qualifications
- Pegler XPress Certified Installer
- CSCS Card
- IPAF
- PASMA
- Enhanced DBS
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about the quality of their work and wants to be part of delivering a high-profile project to a professional standard.
This is not a “bash it in and move on” type of job. We want engineers who take pride in their installations, work well with others and represent our company professionally on site.
To Apply
Please send your CV along with a brief summary of your experience, including examples of similar commercial heating or pipefitting projects you’ve worked on.
Pay: £240.00-£300.00 per day
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Describe a commercial heating project you’ve worked on involving copper press-fit pipework. What was your role and what size system was involved?
Work Location: In person
