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Trainee Trenchless SME
Trainee Trenchless SME – Entry-Level Opportunity
Location & Employment
📍 Weston Super Mare (office-based), with travel to the Midlands as required 💼 Full-time position
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
What’s In It For You
At Ipsum, we prioritise your well-being and professional growth. Joining the team means starting a fulfilling career with structured support:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Option to purchase up to 5 extra holidays
- Group Pension Plan for long-term financial security
- Career development & professional qualifications for advancement
- 24/7 access to virtual GP and mental health support & counselling
- Cycle-to-Work scheme for sustainability
- Discount club covering supermarkets, phone bills, gyms, and more
- Life assurance for added security
- Long-service recognition
- Enhanced maternity pay policy
- Paid volunteering opportunities
- Flexible, inclusive culture
About The Role
Trainee Trenchless Service Mechanical Engineer (SME) – A hands-on entry-level position for aspiring water/utility professionals. Ideal for those eager to develop technical, analytical, and operational expertise.
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You’ll work closely with CCTV reports and video footage, assessing defects in drainage/sewer systems and coordinating repairs per client requirements. This role blends technical analysis, curatorial processes, and client engagement—perfect for building a career in infrastructure maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
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Repair Coordination:
- Review CCTV reports/videos to identify defects; coordinate repairs aligned with client priorities.
- Communicate with clients for approval on recommended fixes.
- Work in quality control, ensuring meticulous adherence to standards post-repair.
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Administrative Support:
- Draft compelling scopes for scouting teams.
- Track work orders, data entry, and progress reports.
- Ensure clear documentation for operational delivery (e.g., access details, traffic management).
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Problem-Solving:
- Liaise with operations to escalate risks and implement additional cleaning measures.
- Handle complex, campaign-wide data management and glidepath analysis.
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Specialised Tasks:
- Assist scouting teams in site investigations (e.g., manhole assessments).
- Support standardisation initiatives (e.g., app patches, liner protocols).
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About You
This is an entry-level opportunity, so enthusiasm and ambition matter more than experience. Success here depends on your ability to:
- Navigate technical data with minimal analog guidance.
- Work with Microsoft Excel (formulas, filtering) and PowerPoint.
- Handle repetitive yet detail-oriented tasks, like reviewing video footage.
Equally important: ✔ Comfort with Microsoft Office applications ✔ A practical, methodical approach to problem-solving ✔ Interest in water/utilities (though unrelated experience accepted)
Commitment to Inclusivity
Ipsum is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and strive for a supportive, inclusive environment. All qualified applicants—regardless of background—are encouraged to apply.
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Next Steps
Apply today or contact the Careers Team for more information. Start your infrastructure career at Ipsum!
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