Trenchless Lining Technician — Hands-On Career Growth

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

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.