HGV Jetting Engineer

Ipsum; Dormansland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 20 days + bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 more holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & qualifications

Virtual GP & Mental Health support

Cycle to Work

Discount club

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking an experienced HGV Jetting Engineer in Lingfield to operate high-specification drainage equipment for diverse projects across the South East. You will work with CCTV drainage engineers to deliver safe, efficient drainage cleaning and investigations.

We value safety, customer focus, and teamwork, with opportunities for career progression and benefits including pension and volunteering opportunities. Flexible for out-of-hours and UK-wide work when needed.

Qualifications

• A valid HGV driving licence and jetting equipment experience.
• Minimum 1 year operating HGV jetting gear.
• Relevant health and safety certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate HGV jetting equipment safely on site.
• Carry out drainage cleaning, desilting and root cutting tasks.
• Support CCTV drainage investigations with engineers.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental rules.
• Follow company policies at all times.
• Report incidents and hazards to the Supervisor promptly.
• Assist with site challenges and resolve issues quickly.
• Collaborate with operations to complete planned work efficiently.
• Deliver high-quality results and customer feedback.
• Build positive customer relationships and provide a professional service.
• Be flexible for out-of-hours, early starts, weekends, and UK-wide requests.

Skills

HGV jetting experience

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Safety minded

Education

NRSWA Street Works qualification

Confined Space Level 2

High Pressure Water Jetting qualification

Manual Handling certification

First Aid at Work

CSCS card

Fit to Work certification

Job description

Location: Lingfield (covering London and the South East of England)

Employment type: Full Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you…

• 20 days annual leave plus 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…

As an HGV Driver within our Water division, you will be responsible for operating specialist jetting and vacuum excavation equipment across a wide range of drainage and sewer network projects.

Working as part of a highly skilled team, you will operate our high-specification Recycler, Jetvac and Cityflex units, delivering drainage cleaning, desilting, root cutting and associated CCTV investigations for commercial, residential, industrial, rail, road and utility sector clients.

You will normally work alongside CCTV Drainage Engineers and Drainage Technicians, helping to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards while providing excellent customer service.

As a HGV Jetting Engineer you will…

• Drive and operate HGV jetting equipment safely and effectively on a daily basis.
• Carry out drainage cleaning, desilting, root cutting and associated drainage maintenance activities.
• Support CCTV drainage investigations and work collaboratively with CCTV Drainage Engineers on site.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times.
• Report site incidents, hazards and near misses promptly to your Supervisor.
• Respond proactively to site challenges and help resolve issues before they escalated.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure all planned work is completed efficiently.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality results, reports and customer feedback.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Deliver a professional and customer-focused service at all times.
• Be flexible in supporting out-of-hours works, early starts, weekend working and UK-wide operational requirements when needed.

About You…

We're looking for an experienced HGV Driver who is safety-focused, customer-oriented and passionate about delivering high-quality drainage services.

You Will Have

• A clean HGV Driving Licence.
• A minimum of 1 years' experience operating HGV jetting equipment.
• NRSWA Street Works qualification.
• Confined Space Level 2 (or above).
• High Pressure Water Jetting qualification.
• Manual Handling certification.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• CSCS card.
• Fit to Work certification.

You Will Also Have

• Experience within the Utilities sector, ideally within the drainage industry.
• Experience working in a customer-focused environment.
• A strong understanding of Health & Safety best practice.
• Knowledge of wastewater and drainage network operations.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• A positive and professional attitude.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible approach to working hours and operational requirements.

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