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Job Posted: 9 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Expire in: 19 days
Job Description
Experienced Drainage Groundworker / Pipelayer (Confined Spaces)
We are looking to recruit experienced Drainage Groundworker / Pipelayers with Confined Spaces training to support upcoming highways drainage works on two major infrastructure schemes.
Works are programmed to commence from w/c 8 June 2026, with increasing labour requirements through late July 2026.
Role Overview
You will be working as a key member of a drainage gang delivering filter and carrier drainage on large-scale civil engineering projects. The role requires a strong background in pipelaying within a highways or infrastructure environment and confidence working in excavations of varying depths.
Typical Gang Structure
1 x Grey Hat Supervisor (FLS / Foreman)
1 x Experienced Pipelayer (Confined Spaces trained - your role)
2 x Excavator Operators (20-30T tracked machines)
1 x General Operative
Scope of Works
Laying carrier and filter drains
Majority of works less than 2.0m depth
Some carrier drainage up to 3.0m depth
Working alongside machine operators and supervising drainage runs
Highways / infrastructure environment
Requirements
Proven experience as a Drainage Pipelayer on civils or highways projects
Confined Spaces trained (essential)
Solid understanding of drainage specs, levels and tolerances
Valid CSCS card
Ability to work safely and efficiently as part of a gang
Experience with deep drainage advantageous
Location: Based in Ipswich - accomodation will be provided for if you don't live locallyBefore You Apply
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