Drainage Apprentice

Start Date: You will need to be available to start with us on 8th October 2026.
Interviews: Interviews will be arranged for W/C 21st September. 
Course: The college based element of the apprenticeship will be based in Somerset - Travel & Accomodation is arranged by the business.  

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.
Working as part of a 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/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. 

About you…

Required Qualifications & Professional Membership(s):

• This role requires a full clean manual 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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