Mains Layer

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

Are you a skilled gas or water mains layer with hands-on experience in the installation and commissioning of water and gas systems?

Our client is a well-established utilities organisation specialising in field-based site installations and project work. You will play a crucial role in the safe installation, testing and commissioning of new utility connections onto live pipelines. Your focus on safety, combined with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, will be essential as you work alongside operatives and contractors on sensitive sites and public highways.

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career within the utilities sector, working on meaningful infrastructure projects that serve communities across the country.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out the hands‑on installation, testing and commissioning of new water and gas connections onto live pipelines.
• Prepare and review clear Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS) before work begins.
• Working 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.

Who Are They Looking For:

• Gas or water utility experience
• Installing extensive pipework of up to 800mm
• Infrastructure, building site and construction experience
• Experience working with and writing RAMS
• CSCS card
• Valid driving licence
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements for sensitive sites and public highways
• Utility SHEA gas and SHEA water certifications - desired
• EUSR Water hygiene card - desired
• Understanding of polyethylene and metallic gas and water systems
• Health Cashback Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• High Street Discounts portal
• Salary Sacrifice Pension
• Life Assurance
• Health and Wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay