Drainage Lining Engineer

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist drainage contractor is seeking an experienced Drainage Lining Engineer for a hands-on role involving CIPP lining works. The successful candidate will handle various pipe sizes and robotic cutting, working mostly nights and away from home. Salary ranges from £65,000 to £75,000 per year, including travel time payments and bonuses. This opportunity promises long-term work with strong earning potential in a varied technical environment.

Benefits

Overtime paid at enhanced rates

30 days holiday

Performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Drainage Lining Engineer (CIPP / UV / LED).
• Strong technical knowledge across lining, patch repairs, and robotic cutting.
• Comfortable working nights and staying away from home.

Responsibilities

• Carry out CIPP lining works including hot cure, ambient cure, UV, and LED systems.
• Complete patch repairs and full-length lining across various pipe sizes.
• Liaise with clients on site, providing updates and ensuring work is completed to a high standard.

Skills

CIPP lining experience

Robotic cutting

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Full UK driving licence

CSCS card

Confined Space certification

HGV licence

Job description

Drainage Lining Engineer – Night Work and Working Away

Location: North West England

Salary: Expected earnings £65,000 - £75,000+ pa

Contract Type: Permanent

Vector Recruitment Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Drainage Lining Engineer to join a growing specialist drainage contractor operating across the North West and nationwide.

This is a hands‑on role suited to engineers with strong CIPP lining experience, who are happy with regular night work and working away from home. You'll be involved in a wide range of lining projects, using modern systems and delivering high-quality reinstatement works for commercial and utility clients.

Role

• Carry out CIPP lining works including hot cure, ambient cure, UV, and LED systems
• Complete patch repairs and full-length lining across various pipe sizes
• Undertake robotic cutting, jetting, CCTV support, and resin works as required
• Work as part of a lining crew while being capable of working independently when needed
• Liaise with clients on site, providing updates and ensuring work is completed to a high standard

Hours & Travel

• Monday to Friday
• Minimum 50 paid hours per week
• 90% night work
• 90% working away from home
• Travel time paid at enhanced rates

About You

• Proven experience as a Drainage Lining Engineer (CIPP / UV / LED)
• Strong technical knowledge across lining, patch repairs, and robotic cutting
• Proactive, problem‑solving approach with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working nights and staying away from home
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• CSCS card and Confined Space certification (essential)
• HGV licence (desirable but not essential)

Pay & Benefits

• Days: £15.00 - £18.00 per hour
• Nights: £20.00 - £24.00 per hour, plus additional enhancements
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates (time and a third to double time)
• Performance‑related bonus
• Travel time paid
• Working away subsistence allowance
• Expected earnings £65,000 - £75,000+ per year
• 30 days holiday

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Drainage Lining Engineer looking for long‑term work, strong earning potential, and involvement in technically varied projects.

Apply now or contact Lauren on (phone number removed) to discuss the role in more detail