Patching/Lining Operative

Esh Group is hiring an experienced patching and lining operative for its drainage and wastewater network team at Bowburn, County Durham. The role covers sewer rehabilitation and cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining, including UV, bluelight and patch installs on pipes from small diameters up to large mains: setting up lining kit, pre-lining checks, monitoring curing, reopening connections and post-installation inspections. It also involves supervising the lining crew, so it suits an experienced liner or an established lining supervisor, and may include working away.

• Full UK driving licence
• Previous CIPP sewer lining experience
• Able to work safely in confined spaces and follow RAMS
• Desirable: confined space training, SSSTS or SMSTS, UV or patch lining, water company framework experience

Pay and benefits: Hourly paid. Pension, enhanced holidays, accident and life assurance, a cycle to work scheme, an employee assistance programme and a benefits discount hub.