Ipsum
Drainage Apprentice
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If you are interested in this role, please follow this link to apply -https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000041471
Location: Leicester
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.
- 28 days annual leave Inclusive of 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 Drainage Apprentice at Ipsum, you will support experienced crews across a variety of working environments while developing practical drainage and maintenance skills through on-the-job training. A safety-first approach is essential at all times.
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Working as part of a two-person team, you will assist in delivering low-complexity drainage schemes and operational tasks to a high standard.
You will be trained to work safely, efficiently, and effectively, ensuring all work is completed within required timescales while contributing positively to the wider team.
As a Drainage Apprentice you will…
- Operating the following equipment day to day based on specific role:
- CCTV Unit
- HGV Jetting Unit
- Jet Van
- Survey/Asset Van
- Patching r Lining Unit
- Ensure compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety, Quality and Environment
- Ensure Company policies are always adhered to.
- Ensure all site related incidents are reported to your Supervisor.
- Contribute and react swiftly to resolve problems before they escalate.
- Work closely with associated Engineers, ensuring all aspects of work are completed on site.
- Contribute towards producing high quality results, reports and feedback.
- Always establish good relationships and communication and resolve issues and early resolution of any potential problems.
- You need to be flexible too: we operate 24/7 so there will be early starts, weekend working and an out-of-hours working across the UK.
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About You…
Required Qualifications & Professional Membership(s):
This role requires a full clean driving licence
Knowledge & Experience:
- Basic knowledge of Health and Safety principles (training provided)
- Comfortable using or learning basic IT tools and Microsoft Office
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 via the link https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000041471 - or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!
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