Note: Previous applicants need not apply.
Based in Monmouth, Monmouthshire | UK-wide travel
£33,000–£37,000 DOE + Overtime
40 hrs/week + nights & weekends as needed
Start: August 2026
Hydro Cutting Services Ltd is expanding! We're a specialist drainage company seeking an experienced Drainage and Lining Operative to join our team. Living within a commutable distance to be based out of our Monmouth depot, you'll work across the UK on no-dig drainage projects.
What You'll Do:
- Drive HGV combi tankers
- Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment (10,000 psi)
- Carry out CCTV drainage surveys
- Install CIPP liners & perform patch repairs
- Maintain plant & equipment
- Ensure H&S compliance
What You’ll Need (essential):
- 1+ year experience in high-pressure water jetting/CCTV Surveying
- Strong no-dig drainage knowledge
- Full and clean UK driving licence with HGV preferred
- Good communication & decision-making skills
- Willingness to travel and work long shifts
- Commutable distance to Monmouth (work vehicles remain at work)
Preferred (Training offered to the right candidate:
- WJA Drain & Sewer Cert
- Confined Space
- PTS (Railway Experience)
- CSCS
What You’ll Get:
- £33K–£37K + overtime & shift rates
- 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)
- Company pension & private medical cover
- Career development opportunities
To Apply:
Send your CV & Cover Letter explaining why you’re right for this role.
HCS ltd are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £33,000.00-£37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
- This role requires travel, please confirm you understand and are happy to apply for a role that includes this.
- Where have you completed your high-pressure water jetting drainage operative experience?
Experience:
- High-Pressure Water Jetting and/or Drain CCTV surveying: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- HGV (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
