Drainage Technician

Drainage Technician

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 Banks 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…

Working from one of our custom-equipped CCTV or jet vans, you will visit all types of clients — commercial, residential, industrial, rail, road and utility — across the North West. You will carry out CCTV surveys of drainage systems, assess pipe conditions, analyse results, as well as jetting and vacuum extraction of drainage systems. Due to growth, we are looking for Drainage Technicians to join our growing team on a permanent basis.

As a Drainage Technician you will…

• Ensure compliance with respect to Health and Safety, Quality and Environment
• Ensure Company policies are always adhered to.
• Ensure all site related incidents are reported.
• Identify and react swiftly to resolve problems before they escalate.
• Responsible for safe & effective jetting and Vactor work as well as CCTV works completed on site in line with client requirements.​
• ​Loading & unloading of vehicles, ensuring all hoses and equipment required for the job are on board. ​
• ​Maneuvering and use of plant boom and associated hoses lifting weights.​​
• ​Confined space entry of drainage chambers.​
• Establish good relationships and communication and resolve issues with early resolution of any potential problems.

About you…

This role would suit someone who likes to work flexibly, our teams operate 24/7 so there will be early starts, weekend / and out-of-hours working and in return we really value and develop our colleagues. Having utilities knowledge is a bonus, but working within a customer service or focused environment is essential along with having worked in a health and safety focused environment. You will be self-motivated, professional and a team player!

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. 
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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!