Lining/Trenchless Team Leader - Robotic Cutting

Adler & Allan Ltd; Rochford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility services company in Rochford is seeking a Lining/Trenchless Team Leader with expertise in robotic cutting and trenchless techniques. You will oversee on-site project work, ensuring safety and quality while supervising operatives. Candidates should have leadership experience and a strong understanding of industry standards. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Company pension

Life assurance scheme

Medicare Cash Plan

Refer a friend scheme

Employee assistance programme

Competitive annual leave

Training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in robotic cutting works.
• Trenchless/lining experience.
• Experience working in a manual role such as groundworks or construction.
• Leadership experience in the utilities or energy sector.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage on-site trenchless works.
• Perform robotic cutting and CCTV works.
• Maintain and repair cutting equipment.
• Manage health and safety compliance.

Skills

Robotic cutting

Trenchless utility techniques

Leadership

Health & safety compliance

Manual role experience

Tools

Groundworks equipment

Plant/equipment operator certifications

Job description

Lining/Trenchless Team Leader - Robotic Cutting

Rochford, Essex (on site with travel)

Permanent, Full time (47.5 hours)

Competitive salary plus good overtime rates

We are looking for a Lining/Trenchless Team Leader with a strong background in robotic cutting and trenchless utility techniques to join our growing team. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll be responsible for the safe, high-quality delivery of on-site project work, supervising operatives and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Whether you're leading a small team or overseeing complex trenchless installations, you'll play a key role in delivering top-quality utility services to our clients.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and manage on-site trenchless works, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance.
• Robotic cutting works including plotting/re-opening laterals and use of robotic cutting including obstruction and intrusion removal.
• To maintain and carry out basic repairs on cutting equipment.
• CCTV works including pre and post CCTV surveys.
• High pressure jetting works on pipes.
• Install patch and full-length liners (ambient cure, hot cure, LED, UV).
• Perform re-rounding, pipe bursting and slip lining works whereby existing pipe is replaced by pushing or pulling through new pipe where required.
• Manhole chamber/renovation works including removal and reinstatement of benching, infiltration sealing and drilling/injection of resins and spray lining of manholes/chambers where required.
• Plan future works alongside the Site Management team.
• Complete risk assessments and brief team members and visitors when required.
• Working away may be required.

What you'll need to bring

Essential:

• Proven experience in robotic cutting works.
• Trenchless/lining experience.
• Experience working in a manual role eg. Groundworks, construction, drainage etc.
• Leadership experience in the utilities or energy sector.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and health & safety compliance.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• CSCS Card
• EUSR SHEA (Water / Multi-Utility)
• SWQR Operative Certificate (Units 001-007 & 009)
• Emergency First Aid at Work (Level 2 minimum)
• Plant/equipment operator certifications (preferred)

What we can offer you:

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave
• Company pension
• Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
• Medicare Cash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants
• Refer a friend scheme
• Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and career progression opportunities

About us

PSS has been providing an in-house one stop solution for all aspects of water and drainage including specialist drain lining, traditional open cut excavation, tankering, CCTV, blockage clearance and root cutting for over 25 years.

Why Choose Adler and Allan:

By becoming a part of the Adler and Allan Group, you'll embark on a rewarding journey where we truly value your ideas and contributions. Whether you're just starting your career or in search of a new challenge, we offer a platform for personal growth and professional advancement, enabling you to shape a successful and fulfilling career path. Our group includes Jet Aire, Detectronic, Aqua Consultants, Oneline, AMGS, and OHES.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.