Mains Layer

Job Introduction

Multi-Utility Mains and Service Layer Team Leader – Cornwall

At Last Mile, we take pride in delivering top-tier solutions across the multi-utility sector. Our team in Cornwall is growing, and we’re thrilled to welcome a skilled Mains and Service Layer Team Leader to join us.

As a Mains and Service Layer Team Leader at UKPS (part of the Last Mile Group), you’ll play a vital role in ensuring Gas and Water networks are installed safely, professionally, and to the highest standards. Your work will align with UKPS GIRS and WIRS Method Statements, contributing to our reputation for excellence.

What’s in it for you as a Mains and Service Layer Team Leader?

Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
• Holiday buy scheme
• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
• Refer a friend incentive
• Wagestream
• Employee assistance programme
• Car allowance
• Private medical insurance*
• Company sick pay*

*Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*

Your responsibilities as a Mains and Service Layer Team Leader:

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all work is conducted safely, adhering to UKPS WIRS & GIRS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental policies, including completing risk assessments and reporting incidents or near misses.
• Technical Excellence: Install, lay, and joint pipes to UKPS standards, ensuring compliance with operational procedures, method statements, and hygiene standards for mains water.
• Team Leadership & Oversight: Supervise personnel, subcontractors, and team operations to uphold high standards of safety, workmanship, and team performance.
• Project Coordination: Manage site administration, ensure proper use of tools and materials, oversee plant deliveries, and communicate project variations to the Project Manager.
• Documentation & Communication: Maintain accurate records, complete required documentation to a high standard, and foster strong communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Minimum 3 years operational experience in the gas and water industry
• NJUG understanding

Qualifications:

• Registered with Energy and Utility Skills Register (EUSR) for SHEA Water and Gas
• Registered with EUSR Water Hygiene Card
• NCO (water) Service Laying Level 2
• NCO (water) Main-laying (up to and including 180mm) Level 2
• CP Competent Person for SCMC work
• NCO (G) for mainlaying and/or servicelaying Level 2
• Minimum 3 years operational experience in the gas and water industry
• SCO Core, RO, Permit to Work and GL/6 Update
• EUSR or ECS card
• Full UK driving licence
• First aid certification

Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Mains and Service Layer Team Leader? Apply now!

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

About us:

We are UKPS; a fast-growing Multi-utility Independent Connections Provider (ICP) part of the Last Mile infrastructure. We are fully accredited under the NERS, GIRS & WIRS schemes to carry out the turnkey provision of multi-utility infrastructure and subsequent connections to new build housing, residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

At Last Mile, we are one of the UK’s largest Independent Network Owners, owning and operating in excess of 500,000 gas, electricity, water, and wastewater connections serving residential and commercial customers. Last Mile Asset Management adopt and operate electricity, gas, water and wastewater, and ground source heat/cooling networks that are designed, installed, and commissioned by Lloyds accredited Independent Connection providers (ICPs).

At UKPS & Last Mile, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment, where employee wellbeing is at the forefront in making sure our people feel valued. We provide tailored ongoing training and development, but most importantly, long term career opportunities for you to grow with us. If you are motivated to succeed and have a ‘can-do’ attitude, we would love to hear from you!

For further enquiries contact – recruitment@lastmile-group.com or visit our website www.lastmile-group.com