Gas & Water Mains Layer – Live Pipeline Installations

Oyster Recruitment Limited; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cashback

Employee Assistance

Cycle to Work

Discounts Portal

Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Wellbeing Programme

On-site Parking

Canteen Subsidy

Parental Leave

Job summary

Oyster Recruitment Limited is seeking a skilled gas or water mains layer for installation, testing and commissioning of water and gas connections onto live pipelines across public sites.

You will work safely, review RAMS, and collaborate with colleagues and contractors on utility projects that serve communities nationwide.

A valid CSCS card and a clean driving licence are required, with opportunities for progression within a safety‑driven team.

Qualifications

• Gas or water utility experience.
• Installing pipework up to 800mm.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements for sensitive sites and public highways.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hands‑on installation, testing and commissioning of water and gas connections onto live pipelines.
• Prepare and review RAMS before work begins.
• Work closely with colleagues and external contractors.
• Safely operate site machinery and equipment, such as excavators and winches.
• Adapt to changing project requirements to ensure success.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Strong communication

Education

CSCS card

SHEA gas certification

SHEA water certification

EUSR Water Hygiene

Tools

RAMS (Risk Assessment)

Job description

Oyster Recruitment Limited is seeking a skilled gas or water mains layer for installation, testing and commissioning of water and gas connections onto live pipelines across public sites.

You will work safely, review RAMS, and collaborate with colleagues and contractors on utility projects that serve communities nationwide.

A valid CSCS card and a clean driving licence are required, with opportunities for progression within a safety‑driven team.