At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver essential drainage maintenance and repairs across various sectors.
- Company: Join Linaker, a trusted leader in mechanical engineering for over 30 years.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, a company van, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a growing company.
- Qualifications: Experience in drainage and strong fault-finding skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
WELCOME TO LINAKER For over 30 years, Linaker has built a reputation for delivering dependable, high-quality mechanical engineering services across a wide range of client environments. Our strength lies in keeping critical systems operational supporting organisations with technical precision, responsive maintenance, and long-term reliability. Founded on trust, care, and reliability, we are more than a service provider; we are a fully embedded partner in our clients' operations.
ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a reliable and experienced Mobile Drainage Engineer to support our growing maintenance portfolio across commercial, retail, healthcare, education, industrial and public sector environments. The successful candidate will deliver both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive drainage services across a wide range of drainage assets and systems. The role requires a technically competent engineer who is comfortable carrying out fault finding, blockage clearance, CCTV surveys, drainage repairs and remedial works whilst ensuring all work is completed safely, compliantly and to a high standard. You will work across multiple client sites providing a professional service while maintaining strong communication with clients, helpdesk teams and account management teams, ensuring contractual obligations, SLAs and KPIs are achieved. This role requires a proactive engineer who can operate independently, identify remedial opportunities, produce quotations where required and maintain accurate records using the CAFM system.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WITHIN YOUR SPECIFIED AREA:
- Completion of PPM tasks in line with contract schedules and drainage maintenance programmes.
- Routine cleansing and jetting of drainage systems.
- Inspection of below-ground and above-ground drainage assets.
- Attend drainage emergencies and reactive callouts.
- Diagnose drainage faults and identify root causes.
- Clear blockages using mechanical and high-pressure water jetting equipment.
- Carry out drainage repairs and minor excavation works.
- Conduct CCTV drainage inspections.
- Repair damaged pipework, chambers and associated infrastructure.
- Ensure breakdowns are diagnosed quickly and resolved safely.
- Minimise disruption to client operations.
- Ensuring all maintenance activities are delivered efficiently and proactively.
- Production of accurate quotations ensuring correct parts and materials identification, labour estimates, and clear scope of works.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Desirable Qualifications: HPWJA Water Jetting Safety Awareness, Basic plumbing skills, CCTV Drainage Survey Qualification, Confined Space Medium Risk, Confined Space High Risk & Rescue, NRSWA Street Works Qualification, First Aid at Work, IOSH Working Safely, Asbestos Awareness, IPAF, PASMA, Environmental Awareness Qualification.
- Experience: Minimum 3-5 years drainage industry experience, strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability, experience operating high-pressure jetting equipment, experience carrying out drainage repairs and blockage clearance, experience within a mobile facilities maintenance environment, experience producing drainage reports and recommendations.
THE PACKAGE:
- 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Buy and sell holiday to suit your schedule.
- One paid volunteering day per year, empowering you to support causes that matter to you.
- Company Van for site travel.
- Access to our Employee assistant programme for wellbeing support.
- Auto enrolment in the company pension scheme.
- Full training by a supportive friendly team.
- Annual events.
INTERESTED This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and develop a team of engineers in a business that's growing fast and investing in talent. If you're ready to step into a pivotal role, influence outcomes, and build something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you. If you think you're a match, get in touch today.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Linaker Limited is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Drainage Engineer employer: Linaker Limited
At Linaker, we pride ourselves on being more than just a service provider; we are a trusted partner in delivering high-quality mechanical engineering services across diverse sectors. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our generous benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave, a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth, and opportunities for meaningful community engagement through paid volunteering days. Join us in a dynamic environment where your expertise as a Drainage Engineer will be valued and where you can make a real impact across various client sites.
