Pipe Fitter/Mains Layer
Posted 1 day ago by BCS Group
Negotiable
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Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Pipe Fitter/Mains Layer role at Barhale involves working within the Southern region, focusing on water main design, installation, and maintenance. The position requires expertise in various pipe fitting techniques and adherence to safety and quality standards. Barhale emphasizes a people-centric approach, offering career progression and a supportive work environment. The company is a leading civil engineering and infrastructure specialist in the UK, committed to high standards and employee development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage water companies permit to work (PTW) system.
- Interpret water main design drawings, service drawings, and job packs.
- Work with PE pipes, understanding their properties and characteristics.
- Measure and calibrate water mains.
- Distinguish between existing pipe materials and joints.
- Develop contingency plans and their requirements.
- Design temporary works for pressure testing.
- Understand thrust block requirements and design.
- Manage discharge licenses, including flow rates.
- Implement the 3-stage DENSO process for buried flanged joints.
- Select appropriate pipe-cutting equipment.
- Reinstate valves, hydrants, and other water network equipment.
- Document bolt torque and other key measures.
Key Skills:
- EUSR joint material by butt fusion processes (EUSMUNC11).
- EUSR joint material by ELECTROFUSION processes (EUSMUN10).
- Flanged installation training (Control Point).
- Pipeline commissioning, including pressure testing and chlorination/dechlorination.
- Training in pipe cutting equipment (Powergrit Saw, Keel Cutter, Cold Cutter, Clam Shell).
- Abrasive Wheel training.
- Desirable: EUSR National Water Hygiene Card (Blue Card).
- Desirable: EUSR Utility SHEA (Water).
- Desirable: Network process and sewerage network training.
- Desirable: Training in use of Prodrill 20 + 26 to drill water mains.
- Desirable: Confined spaces (CP1) certification.
- Desirable: Asbestos awareness.
- Willingness to travel and possess a driving licence.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Royal Tunbridge Wells
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
About Barhale
Who are Barhale?
Barhale Is a Business Founded On Family Values Having Been Established By Our Chairman, Dennis Curran In 1980. We Are One Of The Largest Privately Owned Civil Engineering And Infrastructure Specialists In The UK, With Over 40 Years Of Experience In Providing Design, Civil Engineering And Maintenance Services Working Across Multiple Sectors Including Water Transport Built environment Energy We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.
Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide. We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities including:
- Tunnelling
- MEICA
- Temporary and permanent design
- Steel-fabrication
- Signs (design and fabrication)
- Health & safety equipment and products including PPE
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Why join Barhale?
As a Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to our business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
Broad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within as we believe this is a key driver to our success
Skills development and training
Pipe Fitter/Mains Layer
The Role
The Pipe Fitter/ Mains Layer is required to cover works within the Southern region.
Key Responsibilities
- Water companies permit to work (PTW) System
- Water main design drawings service drawings and job packs
- PE pipes with their properties and characteristics
- Measuring and calibrating water mains
- Able to distinguish between existing pipe materials and joints
- Contingency plans and their requirements
- Temporary works design for pressure testing
- Thrust block requirements and design
- Discharge licenses including flow rates
- 3-stage DENSO process for buried flanged joints
- Correct choice of pipe-cutting equipment
- Reinstate of valves, hydrants, and other water network equipment
- The Importance of bolt torque and recording documentation
Key Measures and Targets
Safely carry out tasks set by the site management team or ganger if part of a gang
Key Relationships
- Foreman/General Foreman
- Site Manager
- Site operatives
- Operations Manager
Essential About you
- EUSR joint Material by butt fusion processes (EUSMUNC11)
- EUSR joint material by ELECTROFUSION processes (EUSMUN10)
- Flanged installation training (Control Point)
- Pipeline commissioning (Including pressure testing and Chlorination/Dechlorination)
- Training in pipe cutting equipment - Powergrit Saw, Keel Cutter, Cold Cutter, Clam Shell (Spit Cutter)
- Abrasive Wheel training
Desirable
- EUSR National Water Hygiene Card (Blue Card)
- EUSR Utility SHEA (Water)
- Network process and sewerage network
- Training in use of Prodrill 20 + 26 to drill water mains
- Confined spaces (CP1)
- Asbestos awareness
- Willing to travel and have a driving licence
Caring and investing in you
Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and they are our guiding principle regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company. As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them. From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported.
Competitive salary
Company Pension
Accident and Life Cover
Westfield Health Cash Plan
22 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays
8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological, and financial well-being.
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position and eligibility)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression.
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training.
Flexible working arrangements
Annual salary review
Continuous service awards