Groundworker (Pipelayer)

Coinford Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training and development

Long-term career growth

Work on high-quality projects

Job summary

Coinford Ltd. is seeking experienced Pipelayers to join our groundwork teams on sites across Ashford. You will install drainage systems and underground pipework, ensuring work is completed safely and to specification.

Key responsibilities include laying pipes, setting out from drawings, installing manholes, benching and deep trench work, and maintaining safety standards with the team.

Qualifications

• CSCS Skilled Worker Blue Card required.
• Confined Spaces Training (Medium to High Risk) required.
• Proven pipelayer experience in drainage and groundwork.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Good health & safety practices and teamwork ability.

Responsibilities

• Lay drainage pipes (clay, plastic, concrete) on sites.
• Set out to levels and falls from drawings and laser equipment.
• Install manholes, chambers and drainage structures.
• Benching, concreting and surrounding pipework.
• Carry out deep drainage and trench work.
• Ensure correct alignment and gradient of pipelines.
• Work with machine operators and groundwork teams.
• Read and interpret drawings and specs.
• Maintain high health and safety standards at all times.

Skills

CSCS Blue Card

Confined Spaces Training

Reading drawings

Team player

Right to work in the UK

Tools

Laser levels

CPCS

NPORS-CSCS allied tickets

Job description

We are looking for experienced Pipelayers to join our groundwork teams on sites across Ashford. You will play a key role in the installation of drainage systems and underground pipework, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to specification.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Laying and installing drainage pipes (clay, plastic and concrete)
• Setting out and working to levels and falls from drawings and laser equipment
• Installing manholes, chambers and associated drainage structures
• Benching, concreting and surrounding pipework
• Carrying out deep drainage and trench work
• Ensuring correct alignment and gradient of pipelines
• Working closely with machine operators and groundwork teams
• Reading and interpreting drawings and technical specifications
• Maintaining high health & safety standards at all times

REQUIREMENTS:

• CSCS Skilled Worker Blue Card(essential)
• Confined Spaces Training (Medium to High Risk)
• Proven experience as a Pipelayer in drainage and groundworks
• Strong understanding of drainage systems, levels and gradients
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Good awareness of site health & safety practices
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well within a team
• Right to work in the UK

DESIRABLE:

• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) tickets*
• Experience working with laser levels
• 5–10+ years of groundwork or pipelaying experience
• Established gangs or teams with proven ability to work together

* Please note: to comply with client requirements, we can only accept NPORS cards that are CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram. If you do not currently meet this requirement, please still get in touch – we are happy to guide you through the transfer process.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive pay that rewards your experience and skill
• Ongoing and future project opportunities with a respected contractor
• Training and development tailored to your role and site requirements
• Long-term career growth within a dynamic, high-performing team
• Work on high-quality projects where your workmanship is valued and recognised

9 November 2026Ashford England, United Kingdom