Drainage Patching Team Leader

Drainage Patching Team Leader

Location: Hillington, Glasgow

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with overtime opportunities available

Roles Available: 2 - also possible to take a team of 2 on as well as individual appointments

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.​ 

  • 28 days annual leave inclusive of 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…

Working as a Team leader to deliver Patching, Lining & Cutting solutions to our valued clients, in both regulatory and non – regulatory Environments. The majority of works will be on our established frameworks with the country’s leading water companies.

You will work as a team member and being responsible for all site activity ensuring the team are working safely and efficiently and ensuring that work is completed within the required timescale.

As a Drainage Patching Team Leader, you will…

  • To manage Patching, Lining & Cutting works completed on site.
  • To offer support so that all Ipsum site and reporting process’ are adhered to fully
  • To be a role model for your team, passing on experience to further the development and skill set of operatives
  • Work towards the compliance of site staff 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.
  • Always establish good relationships and communication and resolve issues and early resolution of any potential problems.
  • You need to be flexible too: we operate 24/7 so there may be early starts, weekend working and an out-of-hours working across the UK.

About you…

  • Previous experience and/or qualifications within the Utilities and/or Drainage Industry
  • Full Clean Driving Licence
  • Patching City and Guilds
  • EUSR – Patching and Lining
  • Experience of leading a patching team
  • NRSWA Streetworks 
  • Confined space level 2 and above

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!

Water & Infrastructure
Drainage Patching Team Leader

Hillington, Glasgow City, United Kingdom

G52 4RR

Permanent - Full-time
Posted 3 days ago
Closing date: 05/06/2026
Job reference: SD1569297HilDPTL