Pressure Testing Operative

Based in South Yorkshire | UK-wide Travel Required
Salary: £16.00 - £24.00 per hour

We are recruiting on behalf of our client who specialises in the installation of underground gas and water services on construction site throughout the UK.

• Working as part of a team you will be responsible for the pressure testing of gas and water pipelines on various projects around the UK
• Carry out hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure tests on PE, PVC, Ductile and cast iron pipe work using pressure pumps, compressors and digital pressure gauges
• You will be expected to liaise with project managers, co-workers and clients to discuss requirements of the project and overcome any issues/concerns
• Carry out detailed site surveys, flow checking, defect reports and provide assistance with planning, procurement and delivery of project requirements
• Implementation of safe working areas

• Experience with in a utilities or construction industry is essential with a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar job role.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years pressure testing experience on Polyethylene and Ductile Iron pipelines, and must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of hydrostatic testing to WIS 7-01-03 and IGN 4-01-03 specification
• Knowledge of pipeline installation using butt fusion and electro fusion methods
• Experience managing health and safety requirements during pressure testing procedures
• Hard working, well-presented and ambitious
• Good organisational skills with an enthusiastic, proactive and flexible approach
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office- mainly Exel and Word
• Driving license

• Due to our work being on varies construction sites around the UK you will be required to work hours that suit the requirements of the project. You will be paid a minimum of 40 hours per week but this can increase, occasional weekend work and lodging away from home will be required.

• Pay rate will be between £16 - £24 per hour depending on skills/experience
• Paid travel to and from site
• Performance Bonus
• Company vehicle for travelling to and from sites
• Company pension scheme
• 23 holiday days + bank holidays