Lining Technician

Ipsum; Taunton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Buy up to 5 additional holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression

Virtual GP and mental health support

Cycle to Work

Discount club

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking a hands-on Lining Technician (Operative) to deliver trenchless rehabilitation works across drainage networks. You will work with Lining Engineers, install CIPP lining and patch repairs, and operate specialist equipment on site.

This is a field-based role requiring practical skills and strict safety adherence. The ideal candidate will have drainage or utilities experience, CSCS/EUSR and confined space certifications, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage works or similar operational environment.
• CSCS and/or EUSR accreditation.
• Confined Space certification.
• Experience operating drainage or lining equipment, CCTV systems or similar specialist tools.
• Willingness to travel nationwide.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements within operational environments.
• A full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the installation of CIPP lining and patch repairs across a variety of drainage networks.
• Preparing, handling and mixing resins in line with company procedures and safety requirements.
• Setting up and operating specialist equipment including inversion drums, curing systems, winches and CCTV survey equipment.
• Assisting with lining installation, inflation, curing and cooling activities.
• Carrying out pre and post-installation CCTV inspections and recording accurate footage for assessment.
• Maintaining safe working practices, including confined space operations and safe resin handling.
• Cleaning, maintaining and preparing vehicles, tools and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Loading and unloading materials and equipment to support efficient project delivery.
• Identifying and reporting equipment defects, safety concerns and installation issues.
• Working collaboratively with the wider team to improve processes, efficiency and service delivery.

Skills

Drainage experience

Team player

Communication skills

Nationwide travel willingness

Education

CSCS accreditation

EUSR accreditation

Confined Space certification

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

CCTV systems

Inversion drums

Curing systems

Winches

Resin handling tools

Job description

Lining Technician (Operative)

Location: Nationwide

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

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.
• 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…

Trenchless Lining Technician (Operative), you will play a key role in the safe and effective delivery of trenchless rehabilitation works, helping to restore and extend the life of critical drainage infrastructure through CIPP lining and patch repair solutions.

Working closely with Lining Engineers and operational teams, you’ll support the preparation, installation and inspection of lining works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. This is a hands‑on role that involves operating specialist equipment, preparing materials and carrying out CCTV surveys to verify successful installations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the installation of CIPP lining and patch repairs across a variety of drainage networks
• Preparing, handling and mixing resins in line with company procedures and safety requirements
• Setting up and operating specialist equipment including inversion drums, curing systems, winches and CCTV survey equipment
• Assisting with lining installation, inflation, curing and cooling activities
• Carrying out pre and post-installation CCTV inspections and recording accurate footage for assessment
• Maintaining safe working practices, including confined space operations and safe resin handling
• Cleaning, maintaining and preparing vehicles, tools and equipment to ensure operational readiness
• Loading and unloading materials and equipment to support efficient project delivery
• Identifying and reporting equipment defects, safety concerns and installation issues
• Working collaboratively with the wider team to improve processes, efficiency and service delivery

About You…

You’ll be a motivated and practical individual with experience in drainage, utilities, construction or a similar operational environment. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team, take pride in the quality of your work and be committed to maintaining the highest safety standards.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in drainage works, ideally patching and lining or as a Drainage Operative
• CSCS and/or EUSR accreditation
• Confined Space certification
• Experience operating drainage or lining equipment, CCTV systems or similar specialist tools
• An understanding of CIPP lining and patch repair techniques, or a willingness to learn
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements within operational environments
• A full UK Driving Licence

We're also looking for someone who has:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong time management and organisational abilities
• A positive and professional attitude
• A flexible approach to working and travelling nationwide
• The ability to work effectively with colleagues and customers
• A passion to succeed and develop within the trenchless rehabilitation industry

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