Lining Technician

Ipsum; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company in the UK is seeking a Lining Technician to join their team. In this full-time role, you will carry out drainage work, assess pipe conditions, and produce high-quality reports. The position offers a competitive hourly salary ranging from £14.25 to £16.50, along with numerous benefits including training opportunities and a strong commitment to equal opportunities. Ideal candidates will have problem-solving skills and a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus the option to buy more

Competitive hourly rate and working away supplement

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance cover

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Regular social events

Paid volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in utilities or drainage preferred.
• Eagerness to learn and develop a career in drainage or utilities.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients across the UK to carry out drainage work.
• Assess pipe conditions and analyse results.
• Produce high-quality reports and manage site activity.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

NRSWA Streetworks certification

Water Hygiene certification

Banksperson training

High-pressure jetting certification

Confined space entry certification

Tools

Patching rigs

Lining kits

Cutting equipment

Job description

Lining Technician

Salary banding - £14.25 to £16.50 per hour depending on experience

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.

28 days annual leave plus the option to buy more
Competitive hourly rate and working away supplement
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
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Long service recognition
Active local social committees
Regular social events
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role
Working from one of our custom-equipped 'Patching' vans, you will visit all types of clients - commercial, residential, industrial, rail, road, utility - across the UK. You will carry out work on drainage systems, assess pipe conditions, analyse results, and produce high quality reports. All this in conjunction with our Jetting Units when required, therefore you will be responsible for all site activity ensuring the team are working safely and efficiently and ensuring that work is completed within the required timescale. This is a full time permanent role based in and around Leicester!

About you
This role is ideal for a self-motivated individual with a full UK driving licence and experience in utilities or drainage. You should have strong problem-solving skills, great attention to detail, and be comfortable working as part of a team. The role involves flexible shifts, including some weekend and night work.

Experience with patching rigs, lining kits, and cutting equipment is preferred, along with certifications such as NRSWA Streetworks, Water Hygiene, and Banksperson training. High-pressure jetting and confined space entry certifications are also desirable.

However, we're open to considering candidates who don't necessarily have the experience but are keen to learn and develop a career in drainage or utilities.

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...

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Next steps...

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Working from one of our custom-equipped Patching vans, you will visit all types of clients - commercial, residential, industrial, rail, road, utility, etc. - across the UK. You will carry out Patching work on drainage systems, assess pipe conditions, analyse results, and produce high quality reports.