Location: Blyth, Northumberland (NE22 Area)
Rate: Up to £23.00 per hour (CIS)
Start Date: June 2026
Duration: Ongoing (Long-term, multi-phase civil project)
Hours: Standard 45 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
The Opportunity:
We are looking for an established, highly experienced Drainage Gang (2-man or 3-man configuration) to join a flagship infrastructure development in Blyth starting on Monday 1st June.
This is a premium, long-term opportunity on a high-profile Tier 1 site. We are specifically looking for a proven team of specialist pipelayers and machine operators who can hit the ground running with deep drainage packages and work safely to high engineering tolerances.
(3-Man): 1 x 360 Operator (with Lifting Ops) + 2 x Skilled Groundworkers/Pipe Layers.
Key Responsibilities:
Deep Drainage Installation: Precision installation of large-bore concrete, clay, and twin-wall pipe systems (S104/adoptable sewers).
Trench Safety & Management: Safely executing excavations using trench boxes, manhole shutters, and complex shoring systems.
Laser & Level Control: Setting out and laying pipes to exact invert levels and falls using pipe lasers and optical levels.
Ironwork & Benching: Constructing concrete manholes, catch pits, and completing high-quality benching.
Highways & Service Connections: Laying utility ducting and connecting drainage systems into existing networks.
Mandatory Requirements (All Gang Members):
CSCS/CPCS/NPORS: Valid CSCS Blue (Skilled Worker) for Groundworkers. CPCS/NPORS 360 (Above 10t) with Lifting Operations for the operator. (Plant cards must carry the CSCS logo).
Health & Safety Vetting: Safety Critical Medical certificates are strictly required for all operatives before going on gate (non-negotiable).
Experience: Proven track record as an established drainage gang on heavy civils, highway infrastructure, or industrial projects.
Logistics: Must be local or able to commute reliably to Blyth daily (No lodge/digs provided).
Equipment: Groundworkers must have their own full set of hand tools for finishing and pipe laying.
Why Join This Project?
Premium Rates: Up to £23.00ph (CIS) reflecting the specialist technical nature of the work.
Long-Term Pipeline: Guaranteed ongoing work with a leading contractor on a flagship North East scheme.
Consistent Income: Steady 45 hours per week with potential for overtime.
TO APPLY:
Please send your CVs, references, and copies of your cards/medicals to for immediate review and to secure your induction slot.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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Salary description
£20.00 - £23.00 per hour