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Location: Erith, DA8 2AD
Contract: Full Time - Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday with overtime opportunities available
We’re looking for an experienced HGV Driver & Operator to join our growing Greater London team!
You’ll play a key role in delivering essential drainage maintenance services that help keep communities and infrastructure running smoothly. Working with our specialist jetting equipment, you’ll be carrying out drainage maintenance, CCTV surveys and responding to both planned and reactive works.
What’s in it for you?
When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job. You’re becoming part of a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and rewards your hard work:
- Competitive Salary with overtime opportunities
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy up to 5 additional days
- Know someone great? Refer them to us and receive a £1000 for every referral*
- Company Pension Scheme
- Career development and funded professional qualifications
- 24/7 virtual GP access
- Mental health support & counselling services
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee discount platform with savings on supermarkets, gyms, mobile phones and more
- Life Assurance cover
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Long Service Awards
- Paid volunteering opportunities
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What You’ll Be Doing
As an HGV Driver & Operator, you’ll be responsible for:
- Operating HGV jetting units to carry out drainage cleaning and maintenance activities
- Responding to emergency callouts and supporting planned maintenance activity
- Conducting CCTV drainage surveys to identify defects
- Working closely with customers, clients and colleagues to report findings and recommend solutions
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company and industry standards
- Maintaining accurate records of work completed and materials used
- Carrying out routing vehicle and equipment checks
What we’re looking for:
Ideally, you’ll bring previous experience in a similar role, a positive attitude and a commitment to working safely, as well as:
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- A valid HGV Class 2 (Cat C) Licence
- High Pressure Water Jetting certification
- Confined Space Entry certification
- Previous experience in drainage maintenance and jetting operations
- Familiarity with CCTV survey equipment & software
- Good understanding of H&S practices
- Problem solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills and customer service skills
- Flexibility to work varied shifts including nights and weekends
So, what’s next?
Our Talent Acquisition Team will work with the hiring manager to review candidates and arrange interviews - so keep an eye on your phone!
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