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Pipelayer Operative

Job details
Posting date: 17 April 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 24 April 2026
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 1LB
Company: McGinley Support Services Infrastructure Ltd
Job type: Contract
Job reference: HGPPL180725_1776432785

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Summary

Job Title: Pipelayer Operative - HS2 Project

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK
Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing Contract
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Competitive, based on experience (please inquire)

Company Overview:
We are currently recruiting for experienced Pipelayer Operatives to join our team on the HS2 high-speed rail project in the Banbury area. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure long-term work on one of the UK's largest and most prestigious civil engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Laying and joining various types of pipework (e.g. drainage, ducting, water mains).

  • Trenching, backfilling, and ensuring correct gradients and alignment.

  • Working to engineering drawings and method statements.

  • Ensuring pipe bedding and surrounds are installed to specification.

  • Collaborating closely with Groundworkers, Plant Operators, and Supervisors.

  • Maintaining high safety and quality standards throughout all operations.

Requirements:

  • Valid CSCS card (Blue Skilled Worker preferred)

  • Proven experience in pipelaying within a civil engineering or infrastructure environment.

  • Strong understanding of drainage systems and utility installation practices.

  • Ability to work in confined spaces or deep excavations when required.

  • Full UK Driving Licence - essential due to site access limitations.

Desirable:

  • Confined Spaces training or certification

  • Dumper/Roller or other CPCS/NPORS plant tickets

  • Previous experience working on HS2 or large-scale infrastructure projects

Working Hours:

  • Monday to Friday, with weekend availability as required by the project.

Benefits:

  • Long-term work with consistent hours

  • Opportunity to work on a nationally significant infrastructure project

  • Professional, safety-conscious work environment

If you are interested please call Hugh Gaffney on 07880 249394 or apply here.

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