Water Operatives - New Mains Lay

Water Mains Operatives (2x Man Crews 1st & 2nd Man).
South London.
Self-Employed - (Own Van & Equipment).
150-300 (Dependent on Accreditations & Authorisations Held).
Accommodation can be provided for crews outside of London (M25).

Our client is a multi-disciplined civil engineering, utility contractor, self-lay provider specialising in groundwork, water mains and water networks. They offer a range of services including the replacement of infrastructure, specialised reinstatement and communications ducting. My client now also offer a trenchless Horizontal Directional Drilling service alongside our self-lay services.

Overall, Purpose of the Role:

The successful team will be responsible for the installation of mains and services to required standards in and around South London.

Job Role:

Mains renewal i.e. opencut/directional drilling/connections/ mains laying-butt fusion etc which is the required works. My client would be very interested in self-employed 2x man crews that can supply own van small tools.

• 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; 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 water pipes and fittings to the appropriate standards ensuring 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

What we ask from you:

MINIMUM required:

• Street works (NRSWA.
• EUSR Hygiene Card.
• SHEA Water.
• First Aid.
• Asbestos Awareness.
• Fusion Process.
• NPORS/CPCS Excavator.
• NPORS/CPCS Dumper.
• Abrasive Wheels.
• Manual Handling.
• Cat & Genny 1-2
• Face fit.
• SSSTS.

Desired:

• NCO 1-2 water.
• Moling.
• Excavator Lifting.