CCTV / Drainage Investigations Operative
Purpose and Scope of the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced CCTV / Drainage Investigations Operative to join a newly established three-person CCTV team supporting drainage surveys across the North West.
In this role, you will operate specialist CCTV equipment to inspect sewer and drainage networks, identify defects, and produce accurate data and reports. This is a hands-on, customer-facing position combining fieldwork, manual handling, plan annotation, and detailed record keeping. You will be working outdoors in all weather conditions, contributing to the delivery of high-quality investigations across public sewer and domestic drainage systems.
Your Impact in this Position
In the short term, you will play a key role in delivering reliable survey outputs and supporting the development of a new team.
Over time, you will gain exposure to a variety of drainage environments, strengthen working relationships, and further develop your technical expertise in network investigation.
Longer term, the role offers a clear pathway for progression within a supportive and accredited training environment, with opportunities to take on increased responsibility across significant infrastructure projects.
Core Capabilities Required for Success
Technical Survey Delivery
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Proven experience in CCTV drainage investigations or a closely related role
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Confident in using survey equipment and producing accurate, high-quality outputs
Health, Safety and Site Awareness
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Good working knowledge of confined spaces, highway working, and safe systems of work
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Awareness of manual handling requirements and working in outdoor site conditions
Communication and Client Service
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to interact professionally and complete reports, annotations, and documentation accurately
Organisation and Problem Solving
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High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
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Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, field-based environment
Flexibility and Reliability
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Dependable and adaptable approach to work
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Willingness to work early starts, late finishes, occasional Saturdays, and overtime as required
Qualifications and Training
Essential:
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Full UK driving licence
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CCTV drainage experience
Desirable:
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Confined Spaces Certificate
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NRSWA Signing, Lighting and Guarding
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OS19X
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Relevant experience in outdoor, utility, or manual labour environments
Ardour Associates values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
drainage
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Water
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