Plumbing and Drainage Engineer

Can be based across London, and Southern and Northern Home Counties

What's in it for you
When you join Ipsum, you're not just taking a job - you're starting a career with real support behind it. We're big on professional development, wellbeing, and creating a place where people enjoy coming to work.

You'll get:

• 28 days annual leave (plus the option to buy more)
• Career development with support to earn industry qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP, mental health & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - from groceries to gyms
• Life assurance cover
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Long service recognition
• Local social committees and regular team events

About the role
We're growing our drainage engineering teams and looking for practical, hands-on people to join us. This is a full-time, permanent role working across a range of sites - commercial, residential, rail, and utilities - delivering high-quality drainage solutions and maintenance services.

No two days will be the same. One day you might be repairing a drainage pipe using UV lining technology, the next, you're carrying out high-pressure jetting to keep systems flowing efficiently.

You'll work flexibly, including some nights and weekends, to support the demands of a 24/7 network.

What you'll be doing

• Operating specialist drainage equipment, including high-pressure water jets, lining systems, and electro-mechanical machines
• Carrying out patch repairs, jetting, blockage clearance, and drain maintenance
• Completing safety checks and reports in line with company and legal standards (e.g., LOLER, PUWER)
• Diagnosing drainage issues and proposing effective solutions
• Accurately documenting work carried out and reporting findings
• Liaising with clients and colleagues to plan work and solve problems
• Maintaining and checking equipment before and after use
• Ensuring all work complies with health, safety, environmental and quality policies

About you
You'll bring some practical experience in drainage or utilities, and you're confident using a range of equipment and tools. You're a strong communicator with a problem-solving mindset and a team-first approach.

You'll need:

• A full UK driving licence
• Certification in high-pressure water jetting (or willingness to train)
• Confined space entry qualification (or willingness to train)
• Water Jetting certified
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including occasional nights and weekends

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Next steps

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