Water Network Team Leader & Operative

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As a rapidly growing business, we are excited to welcome new Water Service & Mains Laying Teams to contribute to our success. If you're looking for a long-term career opportunity with a Main Contractor, where you can develop your skills and be part of an industry-leading organisation, this role is for you.

Tasks

  • To be responsible for the installation of mains and services to required standards.
  • Maintain own and others health and safety
  • Carry out safety checks and inspections to vehicles, plant, equipment and sites as instructed
  • Follow health and hygiene rules
  • Ensure that work is undertaken with due regard to the environment: prevent contamination to water supplies and water courses; maintain site cleanliness; prevent spills; minimise disturbance to members of the public; avoid damage to trees; dispose of waste only as authorised.
  • Excavate holes using safe digging methods to avoid damage to underground utility apparatus
  • Manhandle materials, plant and equipment
  • Install pipes and fittings to the appropriate standards ensuring, in particular, that good jointing and hygiene practices are followed
  • Drive Company vehicles with due regard to the Road Traffic Act and other road users for authorised business purposes
  • Operate mobile plant for authorised business purposes
  • Maintain site, vehicle, plant and equipment tidiness and security
  • Install and maintain road works to ‘Chapter 8’ standard
  • Assist members of the public, clients’ representatives and other officials in relation to Company business
  • Maintain safety, environmental and quality records
  • Report any accidents, near misses, faults, damages or defects using appropriate documentation
  • Undertake any other reasonable instructions given by management or supervision

Requirements

  • Water Safety ‘Passport’ (EUSR)
  • National Water Hygiene registration (EUSR)
  • NRSWA (Units 1-3 minimum)
  • CSCS card
  • Cat & Genny
  • 360 operators ticket
  • Dumper operators ticket
  • Butt Fusion
  • Electro Fusion
  • First aid

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Company: United Infrastructure
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Location: Washington
Job Description:

As a rapidly growing business, we are excited to welcome new Water Service & Mains Laying Teams to contribute to our success. If you’re looking for a long-term career opportunity with a Main Contractor, where you can develop your skills and be part of an industry-leading organisation, this role is for you.

Tasks

  • To be responsible for the installation of mains and services to required standards.
  • Maintain own and others health and safety
  • Carry out safety checks and inspections to vehicles, plant, equipment and sites as instructed
  • Follow health and hygiene rules
  • Ensure that work is undertaken with due regard to the environment: prevent contamination to water supplies and water courses; maintain site cleanliness; prevent spills; minimise disturbance to members of the public; avoid damage to trees; dispose of waste only as authorised.
  • Excavate holes using safe digging methods to avoid damage to underground utility apparatus
  • Manhandle materials, plant and equipment
  • Install pipes and fittings to the appropriate standards ensuring, in particular, that good jointing and hygiene practices are followed
  • Drive Company vehicles with due regard to the Road Traffic Act and other road users for authorised business purposes
  • Operate mobile plant for authorised business purposes
  • Maintain site, vehicle, plant and equipment tidiness and security
  • Install and maintain road works to ‘Chapter 8’ standard
  • Assist members of the public, clients’ representatives and other officials in relation to Company business
  • Maintain safety, environmental and quality records
  • Report any accidents, near misses, faults, damages or defects using appropriate documentation
  • Undertake any other reasonable instructions given by management or supervision

Requirements

  • Water Safety ‘Passport’ (EUSR)
  • National Water Hygiene registration (EUSR)
  • NRSWA (Units 1-3 minimum)
  • CSCS card
  • Cat & Genny
  • 360 operators ticket
  • Dumper operators ticket
  • Butt Fusion
  • Electro Fusion
  • First aid

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Posted: April 22nd, 2026