Midlands Drainage Engineer: Emergency Response

Ipsum; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle & fuel card

Competitive Salary

Company Pension Scheme

Career development and funded pro­fess

Job summary

Ipsum Midlands is seeking a skilled drainage operative to respond to emergencies across the Midlands region. You will investigate flooding, blockages and asset failures, delivering high-quality drainage solutions while ensuring public safety and infrastructure protection.

Join a team that offers competitive salary, a company vehicle, pension and progression through funded qualifications, with travel across the Midlands and a supportive, safety-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the drainage industry is essential.
• Ability to clear blocked drains and carry out drainage repairs.
• Knowledge of drainage systems including foul and surface water networks.

Responsibilities

• Respond to drainage emergencies and planned work within agreed response times.
• Investigate and diagnose drainage faults, blockages, flooding and system failures.
• Carry out drain unblocking using rods, hydro-jetting and specialised tools.
• Repair and replace damaged pipework, gullies, manholes and interception assets.
• Undertake excavations and reinstatement works as required.
• Install new drainage systems and connections.
• Conduct CCTV drainage surveys to identify defects and remedial needs.
• Complete drainage rehabilitation works where qualified.
• Identify root ingress and structural defects, documenting findings.

Skills

Drainage industry experience

Blocked drain clearance

UK Driving Licence

High pressure jetting

Diagnostic drainage faults

CCTV survey

Job description

Ipsum Midlands is seeking a skilled drainage operative to respond to emergencies across the Midlands region. You will investigate flooding, blockages and asset failures, delivering high-quality drainage solutions while ensuring public safety and infrastructure protection.

Join a team that offers competitive salary, a company vehicle, pension and progression through funded qualifications, with travel across the Midlands and a supportive, safety-focused work environment.