Lining Technician (Operative)

Location: Nationwide (Midlands Based)

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you…

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

About the role…

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

About you…

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

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...

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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Next steps...

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Careers Team for more information

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