UV Team Chargehand​/Lining Operative

Position: UV Team Chargehand / Lining Operative
Location: Greater London

UV Team Chargehand / Lining Operative

📍 Site-Based Role | Stand-down days in West Drayton (near Heathrow)
🕘 40 hours per week + overtime
💰 £33,000 – £38,000 basic (realistic OTE £36,000 – £45,000+)

About Onsite

Onsite is a well-established UK infrastructure contractor delivering specialist civil engineering and utility services across the water, rail, highways and energy sectors. With a multi-million-pound annual turnover, the business is recognised for its technical capability, strong safety culture and delivery on major utility frameworks.

This role supports essential infrastructure works delivered on the Thames Water network, using modern trenchless and UV lining technologies.

The Role

As UV Team Chargehand / Lining Operative, you will play a key supporting role in the delivery of UV CIPP lining projects, working closely with the Foreman to coordinate daily site activities.

Acting as the Foreman’s right-hand person, you will help guide the crew, communicate progress, maintain site standards and ensure works are carried out safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on, site-based role, with stand-down days spent at the West Drayton depot.

Key Responsibilities

* Support the Foreman in coordinating daily site activities

* Assist in delivering UV CIPP lining works to programme and specification

* Guide and mentor less experienced operatives on site

* Help maintain high standards of workmanship and site safety

* Communicate progress and site issues to the Foreman and management

* Assist with completion of site paperwork and documentation

* Promote a strong health & safety culture at all times

What We’re Looking For

* Experience working with UV lining or trenchless technologies

* Background within the water or utilities sector

* Ability to lead by example and support site teams

* Strong awareness of health & safety requirements

* Willingness to be hands-on and adaptable on site

* Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

* £33,000 – £38,000 basic salary

* Regular overtime, offering the opportunity to earn 10% – 20%+ above basic

* Company van, tablet and mobile phone provided

* Long-term, stable work on a major Thames Water framework

* Opportunity to progress into a Foreman role