Jetting Engineer

Ipsum Utilities Limited; Haydock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days + bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional days

Career development & qualifications

24/7 virtual GP & mental health

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Job summary

Ipsum Utilities Limited is seeking a Jetting Engineer for our Haydock drainage team. You will operate high-spec Jetvac units to clear blockages, desilt, and perform gully cleaning across commercial, residential, highways and utilities sites.

The role is mobile, outdoors, and hands-on, with live reporting via Ipsum Live. The position requires a Full UK Driving Licence, High Pressure Water Jetting certification, and a proactive, team-focused attitude.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate Jetting and suction equipment.
• Capable of gully cleaning, desilting, root cutting and drainage clearance.
• Willing to work outdoors and in varied conditions.
• Familiar with digital job systems and reporting in real time.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate Jetting and suction equipment.
• Tow jetting equipment when required.
• Carry out gully cleaning, desilt, root cutting and drainage clearance.
• Respond to and resolve reactive works including blockages.
• Complete suction activities and support drainage operations.
• Use Ipsum Live for job tracking and safety reporting.

Skills

Jetting operations

Gully cleaning

Teamwork

IT literacy

Flexible working

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

High Pressure Water Jetting certification

Confined Space Entry Level 2

Smart Awards SA002/MT003

Tools

Ipsum Live

Job description

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with overtime opportunities available

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.

20days annual leave plus 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…

We’re looking for aJetting Engineerto join our drainage team based in Haydock, supporting a wide range of planned and reactive works across the region. You’ll operate high-specJetvacunits to carry out gully cleaning, desilting, and blockage clearance for a variety of infrastructure clients including commercial, residential, highways and utilities.

This role is hands-on, mobile, and varied — ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating modern kit, and getting the job done right first time. You’ll also be using ourIpsum Livejob management system to manage jobs and report activity in real time.

As a Jetting Engineeryou will…

Drive and operate Jetting and suction equipment

Towing jetting equipment when required

Carry out gully cleaning, desilt, root cutting and general drainage clearance

Respond to and resolve reactive works including blockages

Complete suction activities and support associated drainage operations

Use Ipsum Live for job tracking, safety reporting and updates

Ensure all works are carried out safely and in line with company policy

Maintain clear communication with the wider drainage team and supervisors

Be flexible – early starts, weekend work and occasional out-of-hours will be required

About you…

Qualifications / Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence

High Pressure Water Jetting certification

Confined Space Entry Level 2 or above

IT literacy and willingness to use digital job systems

A strong team ethic and flexible working attitude

Desirable Qualifications / Experience

NRSWAStreetworks

Experience in drainage or utilities

Smart Awards (SA002, MT003)

Knowledge of Health & Safety and environmental compliance

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