Jetting Technician

Ipsum; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with overtime

28 days holiday including bank hols

Refer a friend £1000

Company pension scheme

Career development & funded quals

24/7 virtual GP

Mental health support

Cycle to Work

Employee discount platform

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Long Service Awards

Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking an experienced Jetting Technician to join the Infrastructure team in Andover. You will operate high spec Jetvac units to clean Openreach’s underground infrastructure, working with Openreach engineers on manholes, boxes and chambers.

The role supports the organization’s commitment to safe, efficient civils maintenance. The position offers working on a full-time basis with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience operating jetting equipment
• Ability to follow on-site Health & Safety protocols
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends/overtime
• Team collaboration with Openreach engineers
• Ability to report work progress using job management systems

Responsibilities

• Operate Jetting equipment day to day.
• Perform suction activities.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Quality and Environment standards.
• Follow company policies and on-site instructions.
• Report incidents to Supervisor and resolve issues promptly.
• Coordinate with Openreach engineers on-site.
• Support blockage reports and on-site documentation.

Skills

Jetting

Openreach collaboration

Health & safety

Communication

Job description

Jetting Technician

Location: Andover

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with overtime opportunities available

We’re looking for an experienced Jetting Technician to join our growing Infrastructure team!

Ipsum have a new and exciting opportunity for a results driven individual looking to join our team. As part of our continuous growth and commitment to Openreach we are looking for new desilt/gully team operators.

Working as part of a team, your role will be operating our high spec Jetvac units cleaning Openreach’s underground infrastructure. Working alongside Openreach engineers, your role will include manhole, box, and chamber cleaning as well as civils avoidance/blockage clearance. Using our innovative Ipsum Live job management system for real time reporting to the client, job management, safety reporting and lots more will efficiently manage your days’ work.

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.

• Competitive Salary with overtime opportunities


• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays + option to buy up to 5 additional days


• Know someone great? Refer them to us and receive a £1000 for every referral*


• Company Pension Scheme


• Career development and funded professional qualifications


• 24/7 virtual GP access


• Mental health support & counselling services


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Employee discount platform with savings on supermarkets, gyms, mobile phones and more


• Life Assurance cover


• Enhanced Maternity Pay


• Long Service Awards


• Paid volunteering opportunities

What you’ll be doing

As a Jetting Technician , you’ll be responsible for:

• Operating Jetting equipment day to day.


• Suction activities


• Ensure compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety, Quality and Environment


• Ensure Company policies are always adhered to.


• Ensure all site related incidents are reported to your Supervisor.


• Contribute and react swiftly to resolve problems before they escalat


• Work closely Openreach engineers and following on site instruction.


• Blockage reports.


• Always establish good relationships and communication and resolve issues and early resolution of any potential problems.


• You need to be flexible: we operate 24/7 so there will be early starts, weekend working and an out-of-hours.

What we’re looking for:

• NRSWAStreetworks


• Confined space level 2 and above


• High-pressure water jetting


• Manual Handling & First Aid at Work


• Smart Awards SA002 & MT003

Training will be provided if the candidate does not hold the desirable qualifications.

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