Lining Technician (Operative)
Location: Nationwide
Employment Type: Full Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
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
As a 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
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
We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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