Pressure Testing Operative

Venatu Consulting Ltd; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Company vehicle

Company pension scheme

23 holidays + bank holidays

Job summary

Venatu Consulting Ltd, on behalf of our client, seeks a Pressure Testing Operative based in South Yorkshire with UK-wide travel. The role involves testing gas and water pipelines on diverse projects across the UK.

You will perform hydrostatic and pneumatic tests, liaise with project managers and clients, and assist in planning and delivery. Strong safety focus, 2+ years in utilities, and a driving license are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in utilities or construction.
• 2+ years pressure testing on PE and Ductile Iron pipelines.
• Must understand hydrostatic testing standards (WIS 7-01-03, IGN 4-01-03).
• Full UK driving license mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Test gas and water pipelines on various UK projects.
• Carry out hydrostatic and pneumatic tests on specified pipe work.
• Liaise with project managers, coworkers and clients.
• Perform site surveys, flow checks, defect reports, assist planning and procurement.
• Implement safe working areas.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Excel

Word

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Tools

Pressure pumps

Compressors

Digital pressure gauges

Butt fusion

Electro fusion

Job description

Pressure Testing Operative

Based in South Yorkshire | UK-wide Travel Required
Salary: £16.00 - £24.00 per hour

We are recruiting on behalf of our client who specialises in the installation of underground gas and water services on construction site throughout the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties

• Working as part of a team you will be responsible for the pressure testing of gas and water pipelines on various projects around the UK
• Carry out hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure tests on PE, PVC, Ductile and cast iron pipe work using pressure pumps, compressors and digital pressure gauges
• You will be expected to liaise with project managers, co-workers and clients to discuss requirements of the project and overcome any issues/concerns
• Carry out detailed site surveys, flow checking, defect reports and provide assistance with planning, procurement and delivery of project requirements
• Implementation of safe working areas

Requirements

• Experience within a utilities or construction industry is essential with a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar job role.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years pressure testing experience on Polyethylene and Ductile Iron pipelines, and must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of hydrostatic testing to WIS 7-01-03 and IGN 4-01-03 specification
• Knowledge of pipeline installation using butt fusion and electro fusion methods
• Experience managing health and safety requirements during pressure testing procedures
• Hard working, well-presented and ambitious
• Good organisational skills with an enthusiastic, proactive and flexible approach
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office- mainly Exel and Word
• Driving license

Working hours

• Due to our work being on varies construction sites around the UK you will be required to work hours that suit the requirements of the project. You will be paid a minimum of 40 hours per week but this can increase, occasional weekend work and lodging away from home will be required.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay rate will be between £16 - £24 per hour depending on skills/experience
• Paid travel to and from site
• Performance Bonus
• Company vehicle for travelling to and from sites
• Company pension scheme
• 23 holiday days + bank holidays