Plumbing and Drainage Engineer

Location: North End

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:

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

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

Paid volunteering days in your community

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.

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

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...

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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