Civils Drainage Engineer

Ipsum; West Midlands; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company vehicle & fuel card

Competitive Salary

Company Pension Scheme

Career development and funded pro­fess

Résumé du poste

Ipsum Midlands is seeking a skilled drainage operative to respond to emergencies across the Midlands region. You will investigate flooding, blockages and asset failures, delivering high-quality drainage solutions while ensuring public safety and infrastructure protection.

Join a team that offers competitive salary, a company vehicle, pension and progression through funded qualifications, with travel across the Midlands and a supportive, safety-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the drainage industry is essential.
• Ability to clear blocked drains and carry out drainage repairs.
• Knowledge of drainage systems including foul and surface water networks.

Responsabilités

• Respond to drainage emergencies and planned work within agreed response times.
• Investigate and diagnose drainage faults, blockages, flooding and system failures.
• Carry out drain unblocking using rods, hydro-jetting and specialised tools.
• Repair and replace damaged pipework, gullies, manholes and interception assets.
• Undertake excavations and reinstatement works as required.
• Install new drainage systems and connections.
• Conduct CCTV drainage surveys to identify defects and remedial needs.
• Complete drainage rehabilitation works where qualified.
• Identify root ingress and structural defects, documenting findings.

Connaissances

Drainage industry experience

Blocked drain clearance

UK Driving Licence

High pressure jetting

Diagnostic drainage faults

CCTV survey

Description du poste

Location: Midlands Region (regular travel required)

Contract: Full Time - Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday 8-5

You’ll be responding to drainage emergencies throughout the Midlands region, investigating flooding incidents, blockages, collapses and drainage asset failures whilst helping to protect public safety, property and infrastructure. You’ll provide technical expertise and provide effective solutions to ensure all our clients receive a high-quality service.

What’s in it for you?

When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job. You’re becoming part of a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and rewards your hard work:

• Competitive Salary
• Company vehicle & fuel card
• Company productivity bonus scheme
• 28 days annual leave
• Know someone great? Refer them to us and receive £1000 for every referral*
• Company Pension Scheme
• Career development and funded professional qualifications
• 24/7 virtual GP access
• Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee discount platform with savings on supermarkets, gyms, mobile phones and more
• Life Assurance cover
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Long Service Awards
• Paid volunteering opportunities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Attending emergency and planned drainage work within agreed response times
• Investigating and diagnosing drainage faults, blockages, flooding and system failures
• Carrying out drain unblocking using rods, high-pressure water jetting equipment and specialist drainage tools
• Repairing and replacing damaged pipework, gullies, manholes, interceptors and associated drainage assets
• Undertaking excavations and reinstatement works where required
• Installing new drainage systems, connections and associated infrastructure
• Conducting CCTV drainage surveys to identify defects and recommend remedial solutions
• Completing drainage rehabilitation works including patch lining and pipe repairs where qualified
• Identifying root ingress, collapsed drains, displaced joints and structural defects
• Completing accurate electronic job reports, survey findings and photographic records
• Ensuring all works are delivered in accordance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in the drainage industry
• Experience in blocked drain clearance and drainage repairs
• Knowledge of drainage systems, foul water systems, surface water systems and sewer networks
• Experience of using high-pressure water jetting equipment
• Ability to diagnose drainage faults and identify appropriate repair solutions
• Full UK Driving Licence
• CCTV Drainage Survey, High Pressure Water Jetting, NRSWA, Confined Space, CSCS or First Aid qualifications (desirable)
• Experience working on social housing and local authority contracts (desirable)

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