Pipe Layers

Norse Contracts Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Norse Contracts Ltd is recruiting experienced drainage gangs for a large industrial unit project in Coventry. Deep drainage installation (foul and surface water) to industrial specifications, with immediate start available and a start date of Monday 10 August 2026.

Roles include excavating, shoring, laying and jointing pipework, installing manholes and chambers, and working to RAMS and engineers drawings. CPCS/NPORS 360 operators and CSCS cards are required, along with full right to work in the

Qualifications

• CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator ticket or better required.
• CSCS card relevant to trade.
• Proven deep drainage experience (min. 1.5m excavations).
• Confined Space/Shoring & Shuttering training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deep drainage installation (foul & surface water) to specification.
• Excavation, shoring/shuttering, and safe deep excavations.
• Laying and jointing pipework (clay, concrete, plastic).
• Installation of manholes, chambers, gullies, and headwalls.
• Pipe bedding, backfilling, and compaction to spec.
• Working from engineer drawings and RAMS; liaising with site management.

Skills

CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator ticket

CSCS card

Deep drainage experience

Confined Space awareness/training

SSSTS/SMSTS advantage for gang leaders

Own PPE

Full right to work in the UK

Own tools (pipelayers)

Health & safety awareness

Job description

DRAINAGE GANGS REQUIRED - COVENTRY

Industrial Unit - Deep Drainage | Start Date: Monday, 10th August 2026 (1 week from now)

We are looking for experienced drainage gangs to start on a large industrial unit scheme in Coventry. Deep drainage experience essential. Immediate start available.

Gang Structure

• 1 x 360 Excavator Operator
• 2-3 x Pipelayers

Gangs, pairs, and reliable subcontractors will be considered.

Job Role & Duties

• Deep drainage installation (foul & surface water) to industrial/commercial specification
• Excavation, shoring/shuttering, and safe working in deep excavations
• Laying and jointing pipework (clay, concrete, plastic - various diameters)
• Installation of manholes, chambers, gullies, and headwalls
• Pipe bedding, backfilling, and compaction to spec
• Working from engineer's drawings and setting-out information
• Liaising with site management and adhering to RAMS

Skills & Qualifications Required

• CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator ticket (for operators) - blue/gold card preferred
• CSCS card (relevant to trade)
• Proven experience in deep drainage (min. 1.5m+ excavations)
• Confined Space / Shoring & Shuttering awareness/training desirable
• SSSTS/SMSTS an advantage for gang leaders
• Own PPE (hard hat, boots, hi-vis, gloves)
• Full right to work in the UK
• Own tools where applicable (pipelayers)
• Strong understanding of health & safety on deep excavation works