Drainage Technician - Livingston

Ipsum; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drainage services provider in Livingston is seeking a Drainage Technician to conduct CCTV surveys, maintain drainage systems, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The role requires flexibility, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to build strong client relationships. Join a company that values career development, offers generous leave, and committed support for its employees.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus option to buy more

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development and professional qualifications

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Mental health support and counselling services

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club for supermarkets and gyms

Life assurance cover

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Paid volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a customer service-focused environment is essential.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations is required.
• Self-motivated, professional, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CCTV surveys of drainage systems and assess pipe conditions.
• Perform jetting and vacuum extraction in compliance with health and safety.
• Build relationships and resolve any site-related issues promptly.

Skills

Customer service skills

Health and safety knowledge

Flexibility

Job description

Drainage Technician - Livingston 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 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 escalate.
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!

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Next steps...

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

Working from one of our custom-equipped CCTV vans or our custom-equipped Jet vans or specialist Jet Vac vehicles, you will visit all types of clients - commercial, residential, industrial, rail, road, utility, etc. - 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 and produce high quality reports, working safely and efficiently and ensuring that work is completed within the required timescale.