Jetting Engineer
Location: Haydock
Employment type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with overtime opportunities available
What’s in it for you…
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
- 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
- Life assurance cover
- Long service recognition
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Paid volunteering opportunities in your community
About the role…
We’re looking for a Jetting Engineer to join our drainage team based in Haydock, supporting a wide range of planned and reactive works across the region. You’ll operate high-spec Jetvac units to carry out gully cleaning, desilting, and blockage clearance for a variety of infrastructure clients including commercial, residential, highways and utilities.
This role is hands-on, mobile, and varied — ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating modern kit, and getting the job done right first time. You’ll also be using our Ipsum Live job management system to manage jobs and report activity in real time.
As a Jetting Engineer you will…
- Drive and operate Jetting and suction equipment
- Carry out gully cleaning, desilt, root cutting and general drainage clearance
- Respond to and resolve reactive works including blockages
- Complete suction activities and support associated drainage operations
- Use Ipsum Live for job tracking, safety reporting and updates
- Ensure all works are carried out safely and in line with company policy
- Maintain clear communication with the wider drainage team and supervisors
- Be flexible – early starts, weekend work and occasional out-of-hours will be required
About you…
Qualifications / Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence
- High Pressure Water Jetting certification
- Confined Space Entry Level 2 or above
- Manual Handling & First Aid
- IT literacy and willingness to use digital job systems
- A strong team ethic and flexible working attitude
Desirable Qualifications / Experience
- NRSWA Streetworks
- Experience operating Jetvac units
- Experience in drainage or utilities
- Smart Awards (SA002, MT003)
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and environmental compliance
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Next steps...
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!
Haydock
WA11 9UX