Location: Haydock
Employment type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with overtime opportunities available
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…
We're looking for a Jetting Engineer to join our drainage team based in Haydock, supporting a wide range of planned and reactive works across the region. You'll operate high-spec Jetvac units to carry out gully cleaning, desilting, and blockage clearance for a variety of infrastructure clients including commercial, residential, highways and utilities.
This role is hands-on, mobile, and varied — ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating modern kit, and getting the job done right first time. You'll also be using our Ipsum Live job management system to manage jobs and report activity in real time.
As a Jetting Engineer you will…
Drive and operate Jetting and suction equipment
Carry out gully cleaning, desilt, root cutting and general drainage clearance
Respond to and resolve reactive works including blockages
Complete suction activities and support associated drainage operations
Use Ipsum Live for job tracking, safety reporting and updates
Ensure all works are carried out safely and in line with company policy
Maintain clear communication with the wider drainage team and supervisors
Be flexible - early starts, weekend work and occasional out-of-hours will be required
About You…
Qualifications / Requirements
Full UK Driving Licence
High Pressure Water Jetting certification
Confined Space Entry Level 2 or above
Manual Handling & First Aid
IT literacy and willingness to use digital job systems
A strong team ethic and flexible working attitude
Desirable Qualifications / Experience
NRSWA Streetworks
Experience operating Jetvac units
Experience in drainage or utilities
Smart Awards (SA002, MT003)
Knowledge of Health & Safety and environmental compliance
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Next steps...
If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info