Service Layer (Water)

Job Introduction

Service Layer – Newport, South Wales

Join a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At UKPS, part of the Last Mile Group, we take pride in delivering high-quality, multi-utility solutions across the UK. As our Newport team continues to grow, we're excited to welcome a dedicated and enthusiastic Service Layer to join us.

As a Service Layer at UKPS, you’ll support the Team Leader with the installation of water assets, ensuring all works are carried out safely, professionally, and to a high standard – in line with UKPS WIRS Method Statements. 

We’re looking for someone who’s eager to learn and develop. If you’re keen to progress, we’ll support you with the training and development needed to become a fully qualified Mains Layer.

What’s in it for you as a Service Layer?

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
• 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 Service Layer:

• Assist the Team Leader with the safe and professional installation of water network assets in line with UKPS WIRS Method Statements.
• Carry out work to a consistently high standard, ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations and quality expectations.
• Support the preparation, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and materials required for site activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and site personnel to ensure smooth and efficient project delivery.
• Accurately follow instructions and procedures to contribute to the successful completion of network installations.

Qualifications

• Registered with Energy and Utility Skills Register (EUSR) for SHEA Water  
• Minimum requirement- NCO Water Assistant 
• An understanding of correct depths, sanding, tape, other utilities 
• EUSR or ECS card 
• Full UK driving licence 
• Registered with EUSR Water Hygiene Card 
• Network Construction Operations (water) level 1 

Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Service Layer? 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:

Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK.  

We understand construction and we know utilities. We take responsibility for the ‘last mile’ of infrastructure that connects developments to wider distribution networks.  

Our strong history in gas and electricity connections, deep knowledge of the industry and secure investor backing means we can provide a comprehensive multi-utility solution that includes clean (ground source) heat networks, electricity, water and wastewater. 

Working through our operating companies UKPS (in South of England and Wales), Energetics (in Scotland, North Wales and the North of England) and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we offer a ‘one-stop shop’ for new utility connections. 

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