Deep Drainage Pipelayer - Major Civil Project

Mane Contract Services; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services seeks an experienced Pipelayer for a major infrastructure project in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The role focuses on deep drainage pipelaying, trenching, and underground drainage works in a busy civil engineering setting.

Applicants should have extensive experience in deep drainage pipelaying, trenching, and reading drainage specifications. A strong safety mindset and ability to work with site teams are essential for delivering compliant installations on this project.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pipelayer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience in deep drainage pipelaying.
• Strong practical experience in trenching and excavation works.
• Experience installing large-diameter drainage pipes and underground services.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and drainage specifications.
• Knowledge of pipe bedding, alignment, levels and gradients.
• Understanding of excavation safety and working within deep trenches.
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements on construction sites.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out deep drainage pipelaying and installation of underground drainage systems.
• Undertake trenching, excavation and pipe installation works.
• Install foul water, surface water and storm drainage systems.
• Set pipes to the correct line, level, gradient and specification.
• Work with site engineers and supervisors to ensure accurate installation.
• Assist with trench preparation, bedding, haunching and backfilling.
• Ensure drainage works are completed in accordance with drawings and project specifications.
• Work safely around excavations, plant and heavy machinery.
• Ensure compliance with site health and safety procedures, including excavation safety requirements.
• Carry out quality checks and report any issues to the site management team.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Skills

Pipelayer experience

Civil engineering projects

Deep drainage pipelaying

Trenching and excavation

Reading drawings

Pipe bedding & gradients

Excavation safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Mane Contract Services seeks an experienced Pipelayer for a major infrastructure project in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The role focuses on deep drainage pipelaying, trenching, and underground drainage works in a busy civil engineering setting.

Applicants should have extensive experience in deep drainage pipelaying, trenching, and reading drainage specifications. A strong safety mindset and ability to work with site teams are essential for delivering compliant installations on this project.