Drainlayer in Tonbridge, Kent

Drainlayer – Groundworks & Residential Drainage

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.