Groundworker (Pipelayer)

Coinford Holdings Ltd; Thanet District; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; 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 Kent is seeking experienced Pipelayers to join our groundwork teams on sites across Thanet. You will lay drainage pipes, set out to drawings, and install manholes and chamber structures while prioritising safety and quality at all times.

You will work with machine operators and fellow crews, read technical drawings, and apply your knowledge of gradients, levels and laser levels. We offer competitive pay, ongoing project opportunities, training and long-term career growth

Qualifications

• CSCS Skilled Worker Blue Card required.
• Proven experience as a Pipelayer in drainage and groundworks.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of drainage systems, levels and gradients.
• Good awareness of site health & safety practices.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well within a team.

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

CSCS Card

Pipelaying experience

Read drawings

Health & safety awareness

Team player

Right to work in the UK

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 Thanet. 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