Job Description

Unfortunately, we're only accepting applications from those who reside in the UK

📍 Location: Redcar

📋 Contract: PAYE

💼 Hours: 7am - 5:30pm

💰 Salary: Competitive salary package, with additional benefits available to eligible employees.

Drain Layer

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Drain Layer to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and enjoys working as part of a professional construction and civil infrastructure team.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain drainage systems and pipelines.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, and site drawings.
• Excavate trenches and prepare sites for drainage installation.
• Lay pipes and connect drainage networks to required standards.
• Conduct testing and inspections to ensure compliance and functionality.
• Operate and work safely around construction equipment and machinery.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and company policies.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, contractors, and team members.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Drainlayer or in a similar civil construction role.
• Relevant drainage qualification or certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of drainage systems, pipe laying, and excavation methods.
• Excellent work ethic and reliability.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Company Background

The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.

LIFE Culture

We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Disability Confident Committed

We are a disability confident employer and we're committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at HR@josephgallagher.co.uk.