At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle diverse drainage jobs across Central London and provide top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join a family-run business known for quality drainage services and a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, tools, and performance bonuses.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in commercial properties while developing your skills in drainage.
- Qualifications: 3+ years of drainage experience and basic plumbing knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 32850 - 40150 £ per year.
We are recruiting on behalf of a small, well-established, family-run business specialising in professional drainage services for high-end hotels, restaurants, theatres, offices and other commercial properties, with occasional residential drainage work.
Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Drainage Engineer to join their close-knit team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Drainage Engineer with a strong background in drainage, basic plumbing and reactive maintenance. The successful Drainage Engineer will work across Central London and surrounding areas, carrying out a variety of drainage jobs for commercial clients. The company has built a strong reputation for professional drainage services, quality workmanship and excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend reactive drainage call-outs across London and surrounding areas.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on drainage systems.
- Diagnose and resolve a wide range of drainage issues.
- Unblock and descale drains and drainage systems.
- Carry out CCTV drainage inspections and surveys.
- Complete CCTV drainage reports and provide detailed findings.
- Carry out high-pressure water jetting and mechanical drainage cleaning.
- Complete pipe repairs and drainage pipe replacements.
- Replace taps, manhole covers and other drainage-related components.
- Identify faults within drainage systems and recommend suitable solutions.
- Maintain a high standard of workmanship on every drainage job.
- Complete detailed reports on drainage inspections and work carried out.
- Use professional-grade drainage equipment, including CCTV cameras, jetting equipment and mechanical cleaners.
- Communicate professionally with customers and site teams.
- Take part in the Drainage Engineer on-call rota, approximately 1 week in every 2 weeks.
- Support the wider drainage team with additional duties when required.
Drainage Engineer Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' drainage experience.
- Minimum 3 years' basic plumbing experience.
- Full, clean UK driving licence – essential.
- Previous experience working as a Drainage Engineer, Drainage Technician or Drainage Operative.
- Experience carrying out reactive drainage work.
- Experience with CCTV drain surveys and producing reports.
- Experience with high-pressure water jetting and mechanical drainage cleaning.
- Good understanding of drainage systems and basic plumbing.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve drainage problems independently.
- Groundworks or general maintenance experience would be advantageous.
- CSCS, HPWJ, confined space or similar drainage-related qualifications are desirable.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- Professional appearance and customer-focused approach.
- Ability to work independently and represent the company professionally.
- Flexibility to work different hours and participate in the drainage on-call rota.
Working Hours
There are no fixed working hours, although general Drainage Engineer working hours are typically: 7:00am–3:00pm. The Drainage Engineer will also participate in an on-call rota of approximately 1 week in every 2 weeks to support the company's 24/7 drainage service.
What’s Provided
- Fully equipped company vehicle.
- Company fuel card.
- Professional drainage tools and equipment.
- CCTV drainage equipment.
- Jetting and mechanical drainage cleaning equipment.
- Company mobile phone.
- Job management software.
- Full company uniform.
- Safety boots.
- Performance-related bonus.
- Rewards for positive customer feedback.
This role would suit an experienced Drainage Engineer who enjoys working on a variety of drainage jobs and is confident dealing directly with commercial customers. If you have 3+ years' drainage experience, good basic plumbing knowledge and experience with CCTV surveys, jetting and reactive drainage work, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a growing drainage services business.
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