Drainage Technician - Hillington

Ipsum; Hillington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drainage solutions provider is looking for a Drainage Technician in Hillington. You will carry out CCTV surveys, ensure compliance with health and safety, and resolve issues proactively. Ideal candidates have customer service experience and work well in a flexible environment. This position offers numerous benefits including a robust pension plan and career development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus the option to buy more

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club offerings

Life assurance cover

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Regular social events

Paid volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service or focused environment is essential.
• Working in a health and safety focused environment is essential.
• Flexibility in working hours, including weekends and early starts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out CCTV surveys of drainage systems and assess pipe conditions.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Identify and resolve problems before they escalate.
• Responsible for safe and effective jetting and Vactor work.

Skills

Customer service experience

Health and safety knowledge

Problem resolution

Self-motivated

Team player

Job description

Drainage Technician - Hillington

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.

What's in it for you

• 28 days annual leave plus the option to buy more
• 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
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Long service recognition
• Active local social committees
• Regular social events
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role

Working from one of our custom-equipped CCTV or jet vans, you will visit all types of clients - commercial, residential, industrial, rail, road and utility - across Scotland. You will carry out CCTV surveys of drainage systems, assess pipe conditions, analyse results, as well as jetting and vacuum extraction of drainage systems. Due to growth we are looking for Drainage Technicians to join our growing team on a permanent basis.

As a Drainage Technician you will

• Ensure compliance 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.
• Responsible for safe & effective jetting and Vactor work as well as CCTV works completed on site in line with client requirements.
• Loading & unloading of vehicles, ensuring all hoses and equipment required for the job are on board.
• Maneuvering and use of plant boom and associated hoses lifting weights.
• Confined space entry of drainage chambers.
• Establish good relationships and communication and resolve issues with early resolution of any potential problems.

About you

This role would suit someone who likes to work flexibly, our teams operate 24/7 so there will be early starts, weekend / and out-of-hours working and in return we really value and develop our colleagues. Having utilities knowledge is a bonus, but working within a customer service or focused environment is essential along with having worked in a health and safety focused environment. You will be self-motivated, professional and a team player!

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Next steps...

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Careers Team for more info!