Jetting Engineer

Ipsum; Haydock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 20 days + BH

Option to buy extra holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & qualifications

GP access 24/7 & mental health support

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club (supermarkets, phones,gy

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Enhanced maternity pay

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking a Jetting Engineer to join our drainage team in Haydock. You will operate high-spec Jetvac units for gully cleaning, desilting and blockage clearance across a range of clients in the region.

The role is hands-on, outdoor, and involves using Ipsum Live to manage jobs in real time. The ideal candidate is experienced in jetting operations, holds a driving licence, and is prepared for flexible hours, including early starts and occasional out-of-hours work.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• High pressure water jetting certification.
• Confined Space Entry Level 2 or above.
• Manual Handling & First Aid.
• IT literacy and willingness to use digital job systems.
• Strong team ethic and flexible working attitude.

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 reactive works including blockages.
• Complete suction activities and support drainage operations.
• Use Ipsum Live for job tracking, safety reporting and updates.
• Ensure all works are carried out safely and in line with policy.
• Maintain clear communication with the drainage team and supervisors.
• Be flexible with early starts, weekends and out-of-hours work.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Jetting certification

Confined Space Entry Level 2

Manual handling & First Aid

IT literacy

Team player

Education

NRSWA Streetworks

Smart Awards SA002/MT003

Tools

Jetvac units

Ipsum Live

Job description

Jetting Engineer

Location: Haydock

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with overtime opportunities available

What’s in it for you…

• 20days 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…

We’re looking for a Jetting Engineer to join our drainage team based in Haydock, supporting a wide range of planned and reactive works across the region. You’ll operate high-spec Jetvac units 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 our Ipsum Live job management system to manage jobs and report activity in real time.

As a Jetting Engineer you 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…

• Full UK Driving Licence?
• High Pressure Water Jetting certification?
• Confined Space Entry Level 2 or above?
• Manual Handling & First Aid?
• IT literacy and willingness to use digital job systems?
• A strong team ethic and flexible working attitude??

Desirable Qualifications / Experience?

• NRSWA Streetworks?
• Experience operating Jetvac units?
• Experience in drainage or utilities?
• Smart Awards (SA002, MT003)?
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and environmental compliance?

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