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Apprentice Pipe Fitter Mains Layer

Job details
Posting date: 23 August 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 21 September 2024
Location: Euston, NW1 2LS
Company: Barhale
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: MP-56322-670

Summary

Apprentice Pipe Fitter/Mains Layer

The Role:

To construct, maintain and repair water network infrastructure, to provide a reliable supply/service to domestic, commercial and industrial users.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify hazards and implement controls to reduce risks; comply with method statements.
  • Interpret work instructions/engineering instructions and determine actions.
  • Comply with workplace health, safety & environmental policy and practice; use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety equipment.
  • Dig holes for utility network services.
  • Identify, locate and avoid utility supply apparatus and sub-structures.
  • Select, check and operate equipment and tools; report faults if required.
  • Communicate with colleagues and/or stakeholders, for example, statutory agencies and members of the public, customers.
  • Carry out trench installation for example, sheeting, lightweight and proprietary systems.
  • Backfill and reinstate road and/or pavement surfaces after water network construction/repair.
  • Repair water network equipment, for example, hydrants, values, and boundary boxes.
  • Prepare pipework for the lining.
  • Prepare for rodding activities, for example, break out concrete or manhole point.
  • Conduct repairs on wastewater asbestos pipes.
  • Repair and maintain pressurised pipes on rising mains.
  • Use pumps and dewatering equipment to mitigate and maintain flow in the network.
  • Decontaminate equipment, tooling, and PPE.

Key Relationships:

  • Project Team

Person Specification:

The successful candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria:

Essential

  • Individuals without Level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 English and maths prior to taking the End Point Assessment.
  • For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship English and maths minimum requirement is Entry level 3 and British Sign Language qualifications are an alternative to English qualifications for who this is their primary.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to develop relationships with line managers and clients.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team as well as individually.

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