Drainage Assistants

Overview

Assist with drainage operations, equipment handling, and maintenance for Quest Waste Management.

Key Responsibilities

• water jetting
• cctv survey
• equipment operation
• documentation
• issue diagnosis
• customer liaison

Tasks

-Use high-pressure water jetting systems to clean and clear drains, sewers, and pipe networks. -Work alongside CCTV survey teams to inspect underground assets and assess their condition. -Complete work documentation, including job sheets, risk assessments, and method statements, with guidance and supervision. -Carry out routine checks and basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment to ensure operational readiness. -Assist with the removal and disposal of waste materials to maintain efficient flow in wastewater systems. -Respond to emergency callouts, including flooding incidents and other urgent drainage problems. -Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures at all times. -Operate a range of specialist drainage equipment safely and effectively. -Support in identifying and resolving drainage issues such as blockages, defects, root ingress, and infiltration. -Liaise professionally with customers regarding planned works, providing updates and addressing any queries.

Requirements

• cscs card
• driving licence
• confined space
• jetting card
• it skills
• drainage

What You Bring

-CSCS Card (preferred) -Driving Licence (required) -Keen interest in drainage, waste management, or related utilities sectors. -Strong teamwork and communication skills. -Full UK driving licence (maximum of 6 penalty points). -Practical, hands-on attitude with the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. -Confined Space Training (Medium or High) (preferred) -Basic IT skills and a positive approach to learning new systems and processes. -Valid CSCS card (or willingness to obtain). -High Pressure Water Jetting Card (preferred)

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About Quest Waste Management

-The leadership team includes directors Ivan Smyth, Scott Ickeringill, Madelein Cook and others, reflecting evolving governance since 2008. -Typical projects range from emergency spill response and wet‑well cleaning to CCTV drain surveys, tanker services and confined‑space works across industrial and commercial clients. -Quest offers round‑the‑clock one‑stop solutions—jet‑vac hire, drain lining, plant hire—that combine civil‑works capability with environmental cleaning. -Its standout edge lies in integrating CCTV diagnostics with rapid liquid‑waste interventions, packing surveying, cleaning and repair into unified services. -Client base spans transport, manufacturing, hospitality and property‑management sectors, tackling drainage emergencies, fluid cleanup and infrastructure support.

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