Drainlayer
CV-LibraryTonbridge, KentcontractPosted: 6 November 2026
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Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 4 Months
Company: Keyman Personnel – Part of KTS Group
Keyman Personnel, part of KTS Group, is recruiting an experienced Drainlayer for a six-month domestic residential construction project in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
This is a hands-on, site-based position requiring a skilled Drainlayer with strong experience in underground drainage installation, groundworks and residential construction.
We are looking for someone with a minimum of 3 years' relevant drainage experience, who can work confidently and independently as part of an established site team.
Key Responsibilities
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Installing underground foul and surface water drainage systems.
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Laying drainage pipes accurately to specified lines, levels and gradients.
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Installing manholes, inspection chambers, gullies and associated drainage components.
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Preparing pipe bedding and surrounds to required specifications.
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Carrying out drainage connections and ensuring correct alignment and falls.
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Assisting with excavations, trench preparation and backfilling.
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Reading and interpreting drainage drawings and following setting-out information provided by the Site Engineer.
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Working alongside groundworkers, machine operators and site management.
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Checking installation quality and ensuring works meet project specifications.
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Maintaining safe working practices, particularly around excavations and trenches.
Essential Requirements
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Minimum 3 years' experience as a Drainlayer or Groundworker specialising in drainage.
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Valid CSCS card – essential.
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Proven experience installing foul and surface water drainage.
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Strong understanding of pipe gradients, levels and drainage connections.
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Experience installing drainage chambers, manholes and associated pipework.
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Ability to work independently and follow construction drawings.
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Good understanding of excavation safety and construction site health and safety.
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Reliable, hardworking and able to work effectively with other trades.
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Ability to travel reliably to the Tunbridge Wells site.
Full driving licence preferred.
Previous experience on domestic or residential groundworks projects would be advantageous
Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 4 Months
Company: Keyman Personnel – Part of KTS Group
Keyman Personnel, part of KTS Group, is recruiting an experienced Drainlayer for a six-month domestic residential construction project in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
This is a hands-on, site-based position requiring a skilled Drainlayer with strong experience in underground drainage installation, groundworks and residential construction.
We are looking for someone with a minimum of 3 years' relevant drainage experience, who can work confidently and independently as part of an established site team.
Key Responsibilities
*
Installing underground foul and surface water drainage systems.
*
Laying drainage pipes accurately to specified lines, levels and gradients.
*
Installing manholes, inspection chambers, gullies and associated drainage components.
*
Preparing pipe bedding and surrounds to required specifications.
*
Carrying out drainage connections and ensuring correct alignment and falls.
*
Assisting with excavations, trench preparation and backfilling.
*
Reading and interpreting drainage drawings and following setting-out information provided by the Site Engineer.
*
Working alongside groundworkers, machine operators and site management.
*
Checking installation quality and ensuring works meet project specifications.
*
Maintaining safe working practices, particularly around excavations and trenches.
Essential Requirements
*
Minimum 3 years' experience as a Drainlayer or Groundworker specialising in drainage.
*
Valid CSCS card – essential.
*
Proven experience installing foul and surface water drainage.
*
Strong understanding of pipe gradients, levels and drainage connections.
*
Experience installing drainage chambers, manholes and associated pipework.
*
Ability to work independently and follow construction drawings.
*
Good understanding of excavation safety and construction site health and safety.
*
Reliable, hardworking and able to work effectively with other trades.
*
Ability to travel reliably to the Tunbridge Wells site.
Full driving licence preferred.
Previous experience on domestic or residential groundworks projects would be advantageous