Pipe Fitter Mains Layer

Barhale Holdings Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Accident and Life Cover

Westfield Health Cash Plan

22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Barhale Holdings Ltd. is seeking a Pipe Fitter/Mains Layer to install, repair and maintain underground water, drainage and utility pipelines for major civil infrastructure projects.

Role requires CAT & Genny certification, CSCS, and experience with water mains installation using concrete or plastic pipes; Banksman ticket and ground shoring equipment experience are highly valued. Willingness to travel and hold a valid driving licence is advantageous.

Qualifications

• CAT & Genny certification required.
• CSCS card holders preferred.
• Experience installing water mains with concrete/plastic pipes.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain underground water, drainage and utility pipelines for civil infrastructure projects.
• Interpret water company permit-to-work (PTW) requirements and prepare or review design/drawing packs.
• Measure, calibrate and ensure correct pipe materials and joints are used.
• Ensure reinstatement of valves, hydrants and other water network equipment; manage trench digging and backfill accordingly.

Skills

CAT & Genny

CSCS

Banksman ticket

Ground shoring equipment

Water main installation experience

Concrete / Plastic pipe installation

Tools

Prodrill 20 + 26

Job description

About Barhale

Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services, working across multiple sectors, including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel-fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

Company Website

https://www.barhale.co.uk/

Company Showcase Video

https://youtu.be/uf_RG5xgM8M

Why join Barhale?

• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
• Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK's largest infrastructure projects and clients
• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success

Pipe Fitter/Mains Layer

The Role

Installs, repairs and maintains underground water, drainage and utility pipelines, ensuring safe, accurate and efficient construction of civil engineering infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Water company's permit-to-work (PTW) System
• Water main design drawings, service drawings, and job packs
• PE pipes with their properties and characteristics
• Measuring and calibrating water mains
• Able to distinguish between existing pipe materials and joints
• Contingency plans and their requirements
• Correct choice of pipe-cutting equipment
• Reinstatement of valves, hydrants, and other water network equipment
• The Importance of bolt torque and recording documentation
• Digging of trenches to lay pipework, then backfilling
• CAT & Genny certified to ensure the avoidance of below-ground cables/pipework's

Essential:

• CAT & Genny (Service Avoidance)
• CSCS
• Concrete / Plastic and salt-glazed pipe installing experience.
• Banksman ticket
• Installation of ground shoring equipment experience

Desireable:

• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card (Blue Card)
• EUSR Utility SHEA (Water) Network process and sewerage network
• Training in use of Prodrill 20 + 26 to drill water mains
• Confined spaces (CP1)
• Asbestos awareness
• Willing to travel and have a driving licence

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Accident and Life Cover
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• 22 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays
• 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological, and financial well-being.
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position and eligibility)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression.
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training.
• Continuous service awards