CCTV Drainage Operative

Job Description

FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation for an experienced CCTV Drainage Operative to support a newly formed three-person CCTV team delivering drainage surveys across the North West. This is a hands-on, customer-facing field role working on public sewer and domestic drainage networks.

Location: North West (Field-based Irlam)

CCTV Drainage Operative Role

You will support drainage investigations using specialist CCTV survey equipment
Carry out inspections of sewer and drainage networks, identifying defects and recording accurate survey data
Work as part of a newly established CCTV team, contributing to high-quality survey delivery
The role is predominantly site-based, involving outdoor work in all weather conditions
You will interact directly with clients and represent the business professionally on site

CCTV Drainage Operative Responsibilities

Undertake CCTV drainage surveys on public sewer and domestic drainage systems
Operate specialist CCTV equipment to inspect pipelines and underground assets
Identify structural and service defects and capture accurate survey outputs
Complete plan annotations, survey logs, paperwork and digital records to a high standard
Carry out manual handling tasks safely and effectively
Work in confined spaces and highway environments in line with safe systems of work
Maintain clear communication with clients, colleagues and supervisors
Support the ongoing development and effectiveness of the new CCTV team

CCTV Drainage Operative Requirements

Essential

Proven CCTV drainage investigation experience (or a closely related role)
Full UK driving licence
Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Reliable, flexible and well-organised approach to work

Desirable

Confined Spaces certification
NRSWA Signing, Lighting and Guarding
OS19X accreditation
Previous experience within utilities, drainage, outdoor or manual labour roles

Work Pattern & Location

Field-based role covering the North West, with opportunities available in Irlam
Flexibility required, including early starts, late finishes, overtime and occasional Saturday working.

If you are looking for a CCTV Drainage Operative opportunity with a leading water sector contractor offering excellent career development and long-term prospects, click Apply Now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you havent heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please take a look at our website for further opportunities.


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Job Overview

ID:

2455355

Date Posted:

Posted 13 hours ago

Expiration Date:

06/07/2026

Location:

Manchester

Salary:

Competitive

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