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Geomembrane Welding and Installation Specialist Are you an experienced technician with welding skills looking for varied and meaningful work? • Would you enjoy the challenge of applying your technical skills to major projects? • Can you see yourself on a specialist team recognised as industry leaders? • Are you ready to tackle challenging installations that make a real difference to UK water supplies? WLS Group provides innovative geomembrane lining systems for the UK water industry, combining specialist knowledge and advanced engineering to deliver complex and unusual water infrastructure projects. Join our people-focused team where your skills are valued. Who are WLS Group? We’re specialists in waterproofing solutions, pioneering innovative geomembrane installation techniques for over 25 years and delivering multimillion-pound projects for the UK water industry. When you join us, you’ll be working on important water infrastructure projects across the country, installing high-quality TPO, PVC and HDPE membranes that help deliver clean drinking water to local communities. We’re a tight-knit team tackling interesting technical challenges. We value practical problem-solving and take pride in transforming unusable assets into functional systems that make a real difference. What you’ll be doing • Installing and welding membranes (TPO/ /PVC/HDPE) in water industry infrastructure • Performing both machine welding and hand welding techniques • Creating waterproof detailing work including internal/external features • Installing mechanical fixings and termination details with stainless steel battens • Working on sites across the UK (with overnight stays) • Contributing to a team of technicians on varied refurbishment projects • Problem-solving waterproofing challenges in different environments Who we’re looking for Essential: • Experience in machine welding of thermoplastic membranes or similar • Ability to hand weld with precision, including hot air and wedge welding techniques (further training will be provided) • Valid driving license • Willingness to work nationally and stay away from home frequently • Problem-solving skills and an engineering mindset • Understanding of how to make details waterproof • Ability to handle power tools, such as grinders and drills • A positive and motivated attitude Desirable: • Direct experience with TPO (Flagon) and PVC membranes and HDPE materials • Confidence completing mechanical fixing and termination details • Confined Space training • CSCS card • Experience with bonded and liquid-applied membranes • Experience with over-banding techniques • Waterproofing/tank lining background such as in the water or roofing industries What we’re offering • Competitive hourly rates of pay • Overtime available • Paid travel time • Holiday paid plus bank holidays • Overnight allowance when working away • Opportunities for progression • Training provided (internal and external qualifications) • Stable work within a well-established privately-run company “What I like most about working at WLS Group is the variety. You get to experience different projects all the time. The team is great to work with and there’s real satisfaction in seeing something go from leaking and unusable to completely watertight. After 8 years, I still enjoy coming to work.” Sam, Site Technician Interested in joining our team? We’d love to hear from you! Send your CV to [email protected] or call us on 01832 272725 for an informal chat about the role. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a practical assessment in our factory to demonstrate their skills.