Dewatering Operative
Posted August 04th 2025
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
Who we are:
Project Dewatering is one of the UK’s most experienced dewatering contractors. We undertake projects of all sizes across the UK, with contract values ranging anywhere from £10,000 to £1,000,000, on a wide range of project types across different sectors. We are part of the worldwide Hölscher group, so benefit from their support and expertise too. Due to continued growth we are recruiting again.
Who we are looking for:
The position is as part of a small team carrying out the installation, maintenance, removal of dewatering equipment or any other work that the company may be involved in. When not on site works, then the person will be working in the company depot near to Ipswich, Suffolk, carrying out routine maintenance or preparing for future site works.
The work may involve multiple smaller projects or focusing on a major project as the company’s work load dictates.
Main Duties:
- Assisting Dewatering Engineer in dewatering activities.
- Installing and commissioning wellpoint and deep well dewatering systems.
- Completing an accurate detailed daily report sheet for all activities and sending this to Project Dewatering management on a daily basis.
- Reading, understanding and complying with instructions within Project Dewatering Job Pack
- Performing routine daily maintenance of dewatering equipment including visual inspections and reporting faults.
- Ensuring vans and sites are clean, tidy and safe.
- Carrying out work as instructed in a safe and efficient manner.
- At all times working safely, ensuring your own safety and that of others in the Company.
- At all times working within Company procedures and protocols.
- Undertaking other duties as reasonably requested by the Company.
This position would suit someone who is ambitious, hardworking, reliable and willing to learn on the job. There will be opportunity to progress within the company for the right person who wants to learn new skills. It would be the ideal next step for someone involved in groundworks and excavations currently, but who wants to progress into a professional site role.
The applicant must be able to speak, read and write competently in English.
Hours and location:
Full time (42.5 hours per week Monday – Friday).
We operate across the UK (& beyond). Due the nature of the role, you must be prepared to spend most, if not all, of the week (4 nights per week) away from home, with the company paying for travel, accommodation and subsistence.
The ideal candidate would be based within commuting distance of Ipswich, Suffolk for times when not out on project sites.
Person specification:
- Construction experience, any dewatering experience a bonus
- Must have a positive can do attitude
- Happy to work outdoors, all year round
- Full U.K. Driving License that is acceptable to Project Dewatering’s Insurance Company
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ideally a CSCS card, but if not held Project Dewatering will support you to obtain one.
- Good listening and communication skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Team Player
- Keenness to learn and improve own knowledge and skills
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life assurance
- Company sick pay scheme
- Income protection scheme
- Private Medical Insurance (eligible to join after 1 year’s service)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- PPE provided
- Friendly company, with focus on the wellbeing of its staff
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.50-£20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 42.5 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Overtime
Application question(s): Do you have any dewatering experience?
Experience: dewatering: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification: CSCS card (preferred)
Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel: 100% (required)
Work Location: In person
Please attach your covering letter and CV to the email.