Trainee Drainage Operatives - Brentford/South West London
We are currently looking for Trainee Drainage Operatives to join a growing team in Brentford/South West London. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to start a long-term career in the water and utilities industry — no previous experience is required as full training will be provided.
You will work in 2-person teams, supporting the installation, maintenance and monitoring of drainage systems across the network.
Role Details
- Permanent position
- 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Full training and development provided
What You'll Be Doing (Full Training Provided)
- Assisting with the installation and maintenance of sewer monitoring equipment
- Supporting site set‑up and carrying out basic pre‑installation checks
- Learning how to maintain, calibrate and check equipment
- Helping to identify and report basic technical issues on site
- Completing digital job sheets and recording work carried out
- Working closely with your teammate to complete daily tasks
- Following all health & safety procedures, including confined space working (training provided)
- Communicating with supervisors and team members
- Supporting safe working practices for yourself, your team, and the public
- Assisting with manual tasks such as lifting manhole covers
- Working in a variety of environments, including confined spaces and at height
What We're Looking For
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn a new trade
- Good teamwork skills and reliability
- Basic communication and IT skills
- Awareness of health and safety (training will be given)
- Physically fit and comfortable with hands‑on work
- Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Full UK manual driving licence (essential)
Desirable (but not required)
- Any experience in construction, utilities, drainage, or similar
- Basic understanding of tools, equipment, or technical work
Who This Role Would Suit
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Is looking to start a new career with progression opportunities
- Enjoys practical, hands‑on work
- Likes working outdoors and being part of a team
- Wants to learn valuable technical skills in a growing industry
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.
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