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 diverse team committed to inclusion and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a growing team.
- Qualifications: Experience in drainage and strong diagnostic skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ 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 in Milton employer: Linaker Limited
At Linaker, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values trust, care, and reliability. As a Mobile Drainage Engineer, you'll benefit from comprehensive training, a generous holiday package, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across diverse sectors. Join us in a role that not only fosters your professional growth but also allows you to contribute to vital services in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
