Job

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Electrofusion Welder to join our team on a high-priority water main installation project in Thurrock. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing high-precision welding of DN160 HDPE barrier pipe, ensuring all work is carried out to the highest industry standards for safety, accuracy, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pipe Preparation:
• Inspect DN160 HDPE barrier pipes for damage or contamination
• Cut pipe ends square and scrape oxidised layers using approved tools
• Ensure all surfaces are clean and ready for fusion
• Electrofusion Welding:
• Align and clamp pipe sections using certified alignment tools
• Weld using approved electrofusion couplers and a calibrated control unit
• Follow strict fusion parameters (voltage, time, cooling period)
• Record all weld data for quality assurance (barcode scanning, weld logs)
• Inspection & Testing:
• Visually inspect all joints for alignment and fusion quality
• Allow full cooling before pressure or movement
• Support pressure testing according to project specs
• Compliance:
• Follow site-specific drawings and welding specifications
• Maintain adherence to all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid Electrofusion Welding Certification (preferably for HDPE DN160 or above)
• Valid CSCS or EUSR Water Hygiene Card
• Demonstrated experience on live utility or water main projects
• Familiarity with pressure testing procedures and QA documentation
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings and method statements
• Strong understanding of pipe alignment, preparation, and joint integrity

Desirable:

• Confined Space Ticket
• First Aid Certification
• Previous work on barrier pipe systems
• Knowledge of local authority water regulations

As an equal opportunities employer McGinley Support Services (Infrastructure) Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective applicants. We actively seek applications from all sectors of the community and particularly encourage applications from women, those with a disability (that is permissible to a safety-critical environment) and ethnically diverse or ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the construction industry.