We're looking for a Subsidence & Drainage Investigation Engineer to join the Auger Team, covering Leeds and surrounding area. As part of the role, you'll be trained to carry out subsidence investigations alongside a range of drainage investigations. Our total package is worth £36,412 - £42,122 without overtime.
About Auger
We provide drainage, water mains and subsidence services across the UK, doing 'whatever it takes' for our customers. 95% of our people say they feel valued, and 81% rate us 8+ when asked how likely they are to recommend Auger as a workplace. That's why we're recognised as a Platinum level Investors in People organisation, alongside the top 2% of UK employers.
Financials
- Starting Salary - £32,381.75 - £37,793.70 dependent on experience
- Annual Bonus - approx £2000 - £2500
- 5.5% Pension Contribution - approx £1781 - £2,078.65
Overtime
- Optional weekend OT at 1.5x rate eg. 10 days would top up the package to £38,280 - £44,302.76
Working Hours
- 42.5hrs per week, Mon-Fri only & NO on-call work
- We pay door-to-door including all driving time
- Go straight to your job from home - you don't have to report to a depot or yard first
- Limited stay-aways, with bonuses/annual leave for more than 3 overnights per quarter
Leave
- 22 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Hol
- AL increases to 25 days within 5 years' service
- Enhanced bereavement, sickness and maternity / paternity leave
Benefits
- Health Plan with cashback for many services including dentist, optician & physio for you and your children, as well as access to a 24-Hour GP & gym discounts
- 2 company-wide events per year & regular funded socials in your region
- A focus on training & progression, working with some of the best engineers in the country
- £1000 for successful employee referrals
- Access to discounted Mortgage & Insurance Services
What We Provide
- A choice of our quality uniform range & all PPE
- Your own fully equipped vehicle that isn't shared with others
- Mobile phone
- Fuel and trade cards so you can stock up when you need
- Local storage sites & skips
- A dedicated Field Operations Team to help you with on-site challenges and any kit, equipment, materials, uniform, vehicle or plant requirements
The Role
- Independently investigate drainage systems and recommend appropriate repairs
- Learn and carry out subsidence investigations, including identifying potential causes and gathering relevant information and evidence
- Logically establish ownership and the cause of the customer's issue
- Confidently talk our customer through the works, giving them peace of mind
- Complete trial holes to locate foundations and collect soil & root samples
- Communicate proactively with our Field Operations Team at HQ
- Work effectively with other engineers in our team as required
Preferred Experience
- Use of CCTV camera (recording and labeling)
- Use of CAT scanner in order to identify buried services and to trace/locate the drainage system by use of sonde
- Reinstatement of various different domestic surface types including; paving slabs, block paving, cold lay tarmac, concrete, etc.
- Ability to complete small repairs - Replacement of gullies, restbends, small sections of shallow pipework
- Prior experience of completing trial holes
You'll be a great fit for Auger if
- You are great at caring for customers
- You are confident in finding solutions and overcoming unforeseen challenges
- You take pride in the high standard of your work
- You are enthusiastic, self-motivated and like to take ownership
- You are looking for a stable place to build a long-term career
- You have a clear DBS & driving licence
Our interview process
- Stage 1 - Short 15 min phone call with our HR team
- Stage 2 - Interview with management via Teams
For further information please visit our website;
Subsidence & Drainage Investigation Engineer in Leeds employer: Auger
At Auger, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture where 95% of our team members feel valued. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive training and progression opportunities, allowing you to specialise and advance your career in the drainage and subsidence field. Located in Salford, we ensure a great work-life balance with no on-call duties, generous leave, and a range of benefits including health plans and social events, making Auger a rewarding place to build your future.
