Drainage Patching Technician

Ipsum; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression

24/7 virtual GP and mental health &amp

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Ipsum in Glasgow is seeking a Drainage Patching Team Leader to support high-quality patching and lining works across multiple sites. You will assist the Drainage Patching Engineer with daily site activities, prep of equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

You will lead a patching team, promote good workmanship, and help deliver on-time results while maintaining a safe, organised site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in utilities/drainage preferred.
• Patching City and Guilds certification is advantageous.
• NRSWA Streetworks qualification required or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Carry out patching works on site.
• Support the Drainage Patching Engineer with daily site activities.
• Lead and mentor the patching team to ensure quality and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Health & safety awareness

Team coordination

Adaptability

Education

Patching City and Guilds

EUSR - Patching and Lining

NRSWA Streetworks

Confined space level 2+

Full Clean Driving Licence

Job description

Location: Hillington, Glasgow

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.

• 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 skilled Drainage Patching Technician to assist in delivering high-quality drainage patching and lining solutions to valued clients across both regulatory and non-regulatory environments. Supporting the delivery of drainage patching works within established frameworks.

Assisting the Drainage Patching Engineer with daily site activities, equipment preparation, and the safe and efficient completion of drainage patching works. Working collaboratively as part of a team to ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations, company procedures, and client requirements. Supporting the operation and maintenance of specialist drainage patching equipment and ensuring all tools and materials are ready for use. Helping to ensure all works are completed to the required quality standards and within agreed timescales, while maintaining a safe and organised working environment.

As a Drainage Patching Team Leader, you will…

• To carry out Patching works completed on site.
• To 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 escalates.
• Support the Team leader for all Patching work completed on site.
• Support the Team leader for producing high quality results, reports and feedback.
• 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

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