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Type: Full Time
Region: UK - South East
Town/City: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Posted: 23/07/2026
Listed in: Civil Engineering
Reference: HGPPL180725_1784812736
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Job Title: Pipelayer Operative - HS2 Project
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK
Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing Contract
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Competitive, based on experience (please inquire)
Company Overview:
We are currently recruiting for experienced Pipelayer Operatives to join our team on the HS2 high-speed rail project in the Banbury area. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure long-term work on one of the UK's largest and most prestigious civil engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Laying and joining various types of pipework (e.g. drainage, ducting, water mains).
- Trenching, backfilling, and ensuring correct gradients and alignment.
- Working to engineering drawings and method statements.
- Ensuring pipe bedding and surrounds are installed to specification.
- Collaborating closely with Groundworkers, Plant Operators, and Supervisors.
- Maintaining high safety and quality standards throughout all operations.
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Requirements
- Valid CSCS card (Blue Skilled Worker preferred)
- Proven experience in pipelaying within a civil engineering or infrastructure environment.
- Strong understanding of drainage systems and utility installation practices.
- Ability to work in confined spaces or deep excavations when required.
- Full UK Driving Licence - essential due to site access limitations.
Desirable
- Confined Spaces training or certification
- Dumper/Roller or other CPCS/NPORS plant tickets
- Previous experience working on HS2 or large-scale infrastructure projects
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday, with weekend availability as required by the project.
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Benefits
- Long-term work with consistent hours
- Opportunity to work on a nationally significant infrastructure project
- Professional, safety-conscious work environment
If you are interested please call Hugh Gaffney on 07880 249394 or apply here.
MSS Infrastructure Ltd operates as a recruitment agency and is committed to equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups within the construction industry, including women, individuals with disabilities (where compatible with safety-critical environments), and ethnically diverse or minority candidates. By submitting your application, you agree to the processing, storage, and use of your personal data for recruitment purposes, including contact regarding this and other suitable opportunities.
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