Water Mainlaying Technician | Field Construction

YTL UK; Cossington; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 20%

25 days holiday

Volunteer day per year

Life assurance 8x salary

Retail discounts

Electric car salary sacrifice

Job summary

YTL UK is hiring a Mainlaying Operative to join a field crew delivering water mains installation, maintenance and commissioning across the Wessex Water area. You will work outdoors in a close-knit team, ensuring safety, quality and customer service throughout each project.

The role requires a valid UK driving licence and hands-on experience in construction or utilities, with a proactive attitude and willingness to learn. Training is provided for additional qualifications as needed.

Qualifications

• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Experience in construction, civil engineering, utilities or hands-on environments.
• Experience working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Install new water mains and fittings on the water distribution network.
• Carry out excavations and reinstatement works in highways, footpaths, and open ground.
• Operate plant and equipment per training and competency levels.
• Work safely and comply with health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Meet programme deadlines and productivity targets across projects.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality assurance.
• Liaise with customers, landowners, local authorities and stakeholders as required.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team-working environment.

Skills

UK driving licence

Outdoors work

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Tools

NOPORS/CPCS Digger & Dumper

Water Hygiene Blue Card

NRSWA Streetworks

Health & Safety certification

Job description

YTL UK is hiring a Mainlaying Operative to join a field crew delivering water mains installation, maintenance and commissioning across the Wessex Water area. You will work outdoors in a close-knit team, ensuring safety, quality and customer service throughout each project.

The role requires a valid UK driving licence and hands-on experience in construction or utilities, with a proactive attitude and willingness to learn. Training is provided for additional qualifications as needed.