HGV Jetting Engineer

Ipsum; Lingfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional leave

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & qualifications

24/7 virtual GP and Mental Health &amp

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club – supermarkets, phone, "

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum in Lingfield, covering London and the South East, is recruiting an HGV Jetting Engineer to operate jetting and vacuum equipment on drainage projects in the Lingfield area.

You will work with a skilled team to deliver drainage cleaning, desilting, root cutting and CCTV investigations, while upholding health & safety, quality standards and excellent customer service across commercial, residential and utility sectors.

Qualifications

• Clean HGV driving licence and jetting equipment experience.
• Experience in drainage/utilities preferred.
• Strong health & safety awareness.
• Customer service orientation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate HGV jetting equipment safely daily.
• Perform drainage cleaning, desilting, root cutting and maintenance.
• Support CCTV drainage investigations with engineers on site.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.
• Report incidents and hazards to supervision promptly.
• Deliver high-quality results and customer service.

Skills

HGV driving

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Education

NRSWA Street Works

Confined Space Level 2

High Pressure Water Jetting

First Aid at Work

CSCS card

Fit to Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HGV Jetting Engineer

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 escape.


• 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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