At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to install innovative geothermal heating systems across the UK.
- Company: Rendesco, a leader in low-carbon heating solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Travel nationwide for exciting projects with excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in pipe installation and strong teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: Nationwide
The ideal candidate must be able to travel to our exciting nationwide projects; expenses paid. This is a nationwide role, however candidates from the Southwest of England would be suitably positioned to access our current projects and offices in London & Maidenhead.
Salary: £38-42.5k p/a
Rendesco is the UK's leading heat pump and heat network business. We design, build, fund, own and operate heat networks and heat pump systems that help to decarbonise homes across the UK. Our low-cost, low-carbon heat solutions enable developers, housing providers and homeowners to move away from gas quickly, affordably and at scale. We have an ambitious five-year plan to become the UK's leading end-to-end low carbon heating platform, combining funded heat network ownership, market-leading design and installation capability, operations and maintenance services, and our own innovative technology. Decarbonisation should be easy, and we make it effortless.
The role Rendesco is looking to hire an experienced Pipe Layer to join our Installation Engineering Team and support the delivery of our growing portfolio of geothermal heat network projects nationwide. This is a site-based, hands-on role focused on the installation of key infrastructure for our 4th and 5th generation heating networks.
Key responsibilities include:
- Installation of HDPE and pre-insulated pipework (PIP) mains and headers across developer and project sites.
- Electrofusion and butt fusion welding of HDPE and PIP systems.
- Working safely within trenches around existing utilities and services.
- Pressure testing, flow testing and flushing of installed pipework.
- Working from technical drawings and site plans.
- Collaborating with Installation Supervisors, Engineers and Project Managers to deliver high-quality installations.
- Maintaining high standards of health, safety and workmanship on site.
- Identifying and resolving installation issues as part of the wider engineering team.
About you
- Experience in HDPE pipe installation, utilities, water, district heating, renewable energy, groundworks or similar infrastructure projects.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills with a proactive approach to work.
- Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and safe working practices.
Qualifications and desired skills
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Engineering, Plumbing, Utilities or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- CABWI Level 2 in Network Construction Operations (Water Self Lay) desirable.
- EUSR qualification (or equivalent) in Electrofusion and Butt Fusion Welding.
- CSCS Card (relevant category).
- EUSR Water qualification desirable.
- Manual Handling and First Aid qualifications desirable.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary (depending on experience).
- Private Medical Insurance after 6 months' service.
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice and Cycle to Work schemes.
- Quarterly Social Fund allocation for team events and gatherings.
- £30 monthly phone allowance.
- Ongoing training, qualifications and career development opportunities.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Be the change. If you're ready to put your skills to work on meaningful projects that help power a cleaner, greener Britain, we'd love to hear from you. At Rendesco, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Pipelayer in West Bromwich employer: Rendesco Limited
Rendesco is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to meaningful projects that drive the UK's transition to low-carbon heating solutions. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and ongoing training opportunities, we foster a culture of collaboration and growth. Our commitment to inclusivity and employee well-being, combined with exciting nationwide projects, makes Rendesco a fantastic place to build your career in the renewable energy sector.
