Pipe Lining Operatives

Go Traffic Management Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Company transport

Overtime rates

Job summary

Network Plus in Wakefield is seeking Pipe Lining Operatives to join mobile crews delivering trenchless pipe rehabilitation projects nationwide. You will install CIPP, pressure main liners, slip-lining and UV/water curing systems across wastewater and industrial infrastructure.

Role requires experience in trenchless pipe lining, willingness to travel nationally, and the ability to operate and maintain specialised equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in trenchless pipe lining or related maintenance.
• Ability to travel nationally and stay away from home weekly.
• Willingness to operate and maintain heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain pipe lining equipment, high-pressure water jetters, winches, inversion drums, sluices and curing units.
• Perform pre-lining site preparation, pipe cleaning, CCTV survey assists, and robotic cutting/preparing.
• Execute resin wet-outs, liner inversions, pull-ins, and curing processes.
• Work as part of a mobile team travelling to regional and national sites, completing works safely within planned windows.
• Maintain strict safety standards in confined spaces, working within environmental and site compliance guidelines.

Skills

Trenchless pipe lining

Drain rehabilitation

Groundworks

Education

CSCS Card (Essential)

EUSR Water Hygiene

Confined Space (Medium/High Risk)

NRSWA tickets

Tools

High-pressure water jetters

Inversion drums

CCTV survey equipment

UV/ water curing systems

Job description

Pipe Lining Operatives

Department: Claret

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Wakefield

Description

We are seeking dedicated, hands-on Pipe Lining Operatives/ charge hands and foremen to join our site crews delivering specialised trenchless pipe rehabilitation projects nationwide. Working across wastewater, and industrial infrastructure, you will support the installation of CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe), pressure main liners, slip-lining, and specialised UV/ water curing systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain pipe lining equipment, high-pressure water jetters, winches, inversion drums, sluices and curing units.
• Perform pre-lining site preparation, pipe cleaning, CCTV survey assists, and robotic cutting/preparing.
• Execute resin wet-outs, liner inversions, pull-ins, and curing processes.
• Work as part of a mobile team travelling to regional and national sites, completing works safely within planned windows.
• Maintain strict safety standards in confined spaces, working within environmental and site compliance guidelines.

Experience and Qualifications

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Direct experience in trenchless pipe lining, drain rehabilitation or groundworks is highly desirable.
• Driving: Valid UK Driving License (C1, Trailer / BE, or Class 2 HGV license is an advantage).
• Certifications: Valid CSCS Card (Essential). EUSR Water Hygiene, Confined Space (Medium/High Risk), and NRSWA tickets are preferred.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel nationally and stay away from home during operational weekly shifts.
• Aptitude: Strong physical fitness, practical mechanical problem-solving skills, and a reliable team-first attitude.

What We Offer

• Earning Potential: High base pay with generous overtime rates and daily subsistence/overnight allowances.
• Training & Development: Fully funded ticket renewals and ticket upgrades (Confined Space, HGV, EUSR) with clear promotion pathways to Rig Lead and Supervisor roles.
• Equipment & Welfare: Modern plant machinery, high-spec PPE, pre-booked hotel accommodation, and company transport.
• Package: Paid annual leave, company pension contribution and more

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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