Groundworker (Pipelayer)

Coinford Holdings Ltd; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing project opportunities

Training and development

Long-term career growth

High-quality projects

Job summary

Coinford Holdings Ltd in Ashford is looking for experienced Pipelayers to join our groundwork teams on sites across Ashford. You will play a key role in installing drainage systems and underground pipework, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to specification.

Applicants must have a CSCS Skilled Worker Blue Card, proven pipelaying experience, and the ability to read drawings. A strong safety mindset and reliability are essential, with NPORS-CSCS affiliation and laser level

Qualifications

• CSCS Skilled Worker Blue Card (essential).
• Proven experience as a Pipelayer.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Right to work in the UK

Tools

CSCS Blue Card

NPORS CSCS-affiliated

Laser level experience

Job description

Build your career and be a part of a great team

ROLE OVERVIEW

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)
• 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*
• Confined Spaces Training
• 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