Water Mains Rehabilitation Gangs

OCU Group is a leading utilities and civils partner delivering essential infrastructure across the UK. As our water division continues to expand, we are recruiting skilled Water Mains Rehabilitation Gangs to support upcoming programmes of work.

We’re looking for reliable, experienced teams who can deliver high‑quality mains renewal, rehab, and repair projects safely and efficiently.

You’ll work on the installation, renewal, and rehabilitation of clean water mains, including open‑cut replacements, sliplining, pipe bursting, and associated civil works.

• Carry out water mains rehabilitation and replacement activities to required standards.
• Operate plant and equipment safely and effectively (where relevant).
• Complete excavations, reinstatement, valve installs, and service connections.
• Ensure all work complies with NRSWA, HAUC requirements, and OCU Group safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe site environment.
• Work collaboratively within your gang and with site management.

We want gangs with proven experience in:

• Water mains rehabilitation, repair, and renewals
• Working in highways under NRSWA legislation
• Safe excavation practices and utility avoidance
• Delivering high‑quality reinstatement
• Trenchless or traditional open‑cut methods (desirable)

Required/Beneficial Tickets:

• CSCS / EUSR
• NRSWA Operatives (Units 1–6)
• Water Hygiene (Blue Card)
• CPCS/NPORS for plant operators (if applicable)

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At OCU, our values guide everything we do: integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients, communities, and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle — it’s the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive, we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone feels they belong.

Together, we build stronger teams, deliver better outcomes, and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together.

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