Drainage Patching Technician

Ipsum Utilities Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (inclusive of BH)

Option to buy up to 5 additional days

Career development & progression with

24/7 access to a virtual GP and mental

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Job summary

Ipsum Utilities Limited is seeking a Drainage Patching Team Leader to supervise patching works on-site and assist the Drainage Patching Engineer. You will ensure safe, high-quality delivery within established timelines and collaborate with the team to maintain organised operations across sites.

We value experience in utilities/drainage, relevant qualifications, and a proactive approach to supervising operatives, reporting, and maintaining safety standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience and/or qualifications within the Utilities and/or Drainage Industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist Drainage Patching Engineer with daily site activities and equipment preparation.
• Support on-site delivery of drainage patching works to required quality and timescales.
• Ensure health and safety regulations, company procedures, and client requirements are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Health and safety awareness

Flexible/Hardworking

Education

Full Clean Driving Licence

Patching City and Guilds

NRSWA Streetworks

EUSR - Patching and Lining

Confined space level 2+

Tools

EUSR - Patching and Lining

NRSWA

Job description

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

Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications

24/7 access to a virtual GPand Mental health support & counselling services

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

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 escalated.

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

Experienceof leading a patching team

NRSWAStreetworks

Confined space level 2 and above

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