LINING ENGINEER

Searchability (UK) Ltd; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK organisation is seeking a Lining Engineer in the Darlington region. In this hands-on role, you will support drainage rehabilitation activities using trenchless techniques, including pipe and drain lining. Ideal candidates will have a practical mindset and experience in manual or outdoor roles. The company offers comprehensive training, benefits like enhanced maternity leave, a pension scheme, and opportunities for development and progression.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Company pension scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Medical cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Must possess a full UK driving licence.
• Practical mindset with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Experience in manual or outdoor roles such as drainage or construction.

Responsibilities

• Support a broad range of drainage rehabilitation activities.
• Work across pipe and drain lining, high-pressure jetting, and robotic cutting.
• Participate in occasional travel and overnight stays.

Skills

Practical mindset

Full UK driving licence

Background in manual or outdoor role

Professional and courteous approach

Health and safety awareness

Job description

LINING ENGINEER

• £28,000-£40,000 DOE Plus OT available
• Darlington region
• Permanent, 40 hours
• Training on UV / LED lining systems and trenchless technology

ABOUT THE CLIENT

A well-established UK organisation within the drainage and infrastructure sector is looking to appoint a Lining Engineer as part of ongoing growth. The business offers a supportive, safety-focused environment with structured training, clear progression pathways and a proven track record of welcoming service leavers into technical field roles.

THE LINING ENGINEER ROLE

This role involves supporting a broad range of drainage rehabilitation activities using trenchless techniques. You'll work across pipe and drain lining, high-pressure jetting, robotic cutting and tablet-based reporting. It's a hands‑on, practical role suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving and working as part of a small, mobile team. Some travel and occasional overnight stays will form part of the position.

THE BENEFITS

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Medical cash plan with the option to add dependants
• Employee assistance programme and access to GP support
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme

LINING ENGINEER – ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Full UK driving licence
• Practical mindset with willingness to learn and develop
• Background in a manual or outdoor role (e.g. drainage, construction, groundworks, utilities)
• Professional and courteous approach to customers and colleagues
• Awareness of health and safety best practice
• Desirable: HGV licence, Manual Handling, Asbestos Awareness, Abrasive Wheels, First Aid, Working at Heights certifications