Job Introduction
Mains Layer – Perth (Scotland)
Join a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At Last Mile, we take pride in delivering high-quality solutions across the multi-utility sector. Our Scotland team is growing, and we're excited to welcome a talented Mains Layer to join us.
As a Mains Layer, you will take the lead on multi-utility projects installing water, gas and electric mains and services on new housing developments and Industrial and Commercial sites.
What’s in it for you as a Main Layer?
Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.
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25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
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Holiday buy scheme
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EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
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Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
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Up to 7% employer pension contribution
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Volunteering Day
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Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
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Retail, travel and leisure discounts via our MilesMore benefits platform
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Refer a friend incentive
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Stream – Financial wellbeing platform
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Employee assistance programme
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Private medical insurance*
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Company sick pay*
*Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*
Your responsibilities as a Main Layer:
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Ensure compliance with all legislative, regulatory, and company safety requirements, working within authorised technical competencies.
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Complete all work safely, on time, and to specification, maintaining a safe environment and controlling associated risks.
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Conduct linear excavation and identify existing plant routes accurately, using trial holes as needed.
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Install, test, and commission utility assets within NJUG standards and authorised competencies.
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Record and manage asset data accurately via tablet and ensure installed assets are protected properly.
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Maintain a secure, efficient work environment during gas, water, and electric network operations.
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Operate, maintain, and secure all plant, tools, and equipment, preparing resources and segregating areas as needed for highway works.
Experience / Knowledge:
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Cable laying knowledge and experience
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Water and Gas Mains Laying experience
Qualifications
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Full Driving Licence
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NCO Level 2 in Gas and Water
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Gas, Water, and Power SHEA Card, Water Hygiene Card, NRSWA Ticket, First Aid, Manual Handling
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CPCS / NPORS Excavator up to 10t and CPCS / NPORS Dumper
Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Mains Layer? Apply now!
We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
About us:
Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK.
We understand construction and we know utilities. We design, build, own, and manage the ‘last mile’ of essential utilities infrastructure.
With a proven history of delivering multi-utility connections across Great Britain, we provide a full suite of utility infrastructure, including clean heat networks, electricity, gas, water, wastewater and fibre.
With a strong track record, deep industry knowledge and solid investor backing, we take a forward-thinking approach to the complex economic, social and environmental challenges of today, to innovate for a better tomorrow.
Through Last Mile and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for new utility connections.
We’re proud to be both a Great Place to Work® certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.
For further enquiries, contact [email protected] or visit our website at www.lastmile.co.uk
At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
