CCTV Operator

Vortex Companies, LLC; Slough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite training

Competitive salary based on experience

Overtime opportunities

Company vehicle and specialist gear

Pension scheme

20 days holidays + bank holidays

Full PPE provided

Career progression pathway

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Vortex Companies, LLC Slough, England, United Kingdom is seeking a motivated CCTV Operator to join our growing team. You will perform CCTV inspections, locate manholes on maps, and conduct confined space entry as part of our drainage and rehabilitation services.

This hands-on role offers on-site training, ongoing development, and a clear progression path within a specialist CIPP rehabilitation company, with travel as required and a focus on data accuracy and safety in live sewer environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CCTV Surveyor in drainage or utilities
• Certified to WRC OS19X and OS21X or equivalent CCTV accreditation
• Strong knowledge of MSCC5 defect coding and condition grading
• Confident identifying structural defects, infiltration, root ingress, fractures, and service defects
• Experience in live sewer environments and flow control practices
• Good written and verbal communication
• Full UK/Irish driving licence (essential)
• Confined Space Training (Medium/High risk) desirable
• 1-year experience with water, sewer, televising, jetting, or CIPP construction

Responsibilities

• Operate remote CCTV cameras to record interiors of pipelines for inspections
• Jetting, cabling, and installing clean-outs
• Locate manholes from maps
• Perform related duties and special projects
• Maintain and operate equipment
• Support sewer maintenance and rehabilitation tasks
• Repair pipelines using specified products and processes
• Supervise jetting and manhole/vactoring tasks
• Assist with site setup, traffic management, and confined space operations

Skills

CCTV Surveyor

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

WRC OS19X OS21X certification

Tools

MSCC5 defect coding

Job description

CCTV Operator

Vortex Companies, LLC Slough, England, United Kingdom

About this position

Mc Allister A Vortex Company is looking for motivated and dependable CCTV Operators to join our growing team. At Mc Allister, safety is at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to creating a supportive environment where our employees can thrive. This is a fast-paced role offering hands‑on training, ongoing development, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career within a strong and supportive team.

As a CCTV Operator, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality inspection and cleaning services. Your responsibilities will include locating manholes using maps, carrying out confined space entry operations, and performing CCTV inspection and cleaning activities.

The role involves regular travel and offers a varied working environment for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, being part of a team, and taking on new challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating remote cameras that utilise CCTV to record interiors of various pipelines for inspections to determine if cleaning is needed (as well as what type) and if the pipe line is a candidate for lining


• Jetting, cabling, and installing clean-outs


• Locate manholes from a map


• Perform miscellaneous related duties and carry out special projects as assigned


• Operation and maintenance of all equipment


• Performs all work tasks required to support execution of sewer maintenance, inspection and/or rehabilitation pipeline tasks


• Repair various pipelines using a specific product and process


• Performs difficult skilled work supervising and participating in jetting of sewer lines and vactoring of manholes and lift station


• Assist with site setup, traffic management coordination, and confined space operations where required

Requirements

• Proven experience as a CCTV Surveyor within the drainage or utilities sector


• Certified to WRC OS19X and OS21X (or equivalent recognised CCTV Survey accreditation)


• Strong working knowledge of MSCC5 defect coding and condition grading


• Confident in identifying structural defects, infiltration, root ingress, fractures, deformation, and service defects


• Experience working in live sewer environments and understanding flow control practices


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy


• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary site team


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Valid CSR Card (Northern Ireland) or Safe Pass (Republic of Ireland)


• Full UK / Irish driving licence (essential)


• Confined Space Training (Medium Risk or High Risk) desirable


• 1-year experience with water, sewer, televising, jetting, or CIPP construction


• General knowledge of the operation of closed video camera equipment, and high pressure sewer cleaning equipment

What We Offer

• Onsite training


• Competitive salary based on experience


• Overtime opportunities


• Company vehicle and specialist equipment provided


• Pension scheme and additional benefits


• 20 days holidays + bank holidays


• Full company PPE


• Clear progression pathway within a specialist CIPP rehabilitation company


• Supportive and professional team environment

Vortex Companies, LLC and all of its subsidiaries, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.

We are a fair chance employer.