Pipelayer

Pipelayer / Drainage Gang (Pipelayer Top Man)

Join Coinford specialists in groundworks and concrete frames delivering high-quality residential and infrastructure projects. Were looking for an experienced Pipelayer ideally with a Drainage Top Man or established drainage partner to join our teams on long-term projects offering real continuity of work.

This role suits skilled drainage operatives who take pride in quality safety and getting the job done right first time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret drawings specifications and drainage details

• Set up and safely use trench boxes drag boxes and manhole boxes

• Confident use of pipe lasers for accurate line and level

• Lay concrete clay and plastic pipes of all sizes ensuring correct:

  • Bedding and surround

  • Alignment and levels

  • Testing and compliance

• Manage groundwater effectively including selecting and setting up appropriate pumps

• Ensure trenches are backfilled correctly and safely

• Carry out benching to all manholes to specification

• Work safely around live services using service avoidance techniques

• Carry out associated external works where required including:

  • Kerbs edgings slabs and block paving

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of materials and correct installation methods relating to:

  • Underground drainage

  • Road build-up and formation

  • Kerbing slab laying and block paving

  • Hard and soft landscaping works

• Complete daily pre-start plant safety inspections and basic maintenance checks reporting any service requirements promptly to site management

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Pipelayer on residential or infrastructure groundworks projects

• Confident working independently or as part of a drainage gang

• Strong understanding of drainage specifications and quality standards

• Commitment to safe systems of work and high-quality workmanship

Desirable:

• Established pipelayer drainage top man team

• Confined Spaces Qualification

• Additional CPCS/NPORS tickets (e.g. Dumper Roller Telehandler)

• 510 years experience in skilled groundworks and drainage

General Expectations:

• Valid CSCS Card

• Reliable punctual and professional

• Able to work effectively with site management engineers and other trades

• Support programme delivery and maintain site standards

• Right to work in the UK

What Coinford Offers:

We set high standards across our sites and in return we offer:

• Fair and competitive rates

• Opportunities for further future developments

• Access to additional training where required by site needs