At a Glance
- Tasks: Tackle drainage issues, perform repairs, and ensure top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join Metro Rod, a dynamic leader in drainage solutions with over 40 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy a company van, fuel card, ongoing training, and a pension plan.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a fast-paced team solving real-world problems every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in drainage repairs and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 41327 £ per year.
Metro Rod work with the likes of Equans, Amey, Aldi, Mitie, Greggs, McDonalds, Wetherspoons and many more in the FM, Social Housing, Property Management, Retail, Industrial and Leisure sectors. Despite having been around for over 40 years, we are a fast-growing and dynamic business and part of an ever-expanding group Franchise Brands.
Founded in 1983, Metro Rod and its sister company Metro Plumb are leading providers of drain clearance and maintenance services delivered on a largely reactive basis. The services are provided by over 60 franchisees with geographical coverage across the UK. We’ve been clearing and unblocking drains for more than thirty years and we’re proud of our reputation for quality service and customer satisfaction. Major companies and leading high street names trust us to deal with all their regular drain maintenance and we’ll bring the same high standards of service to tackle your drain blockage.
This is a varied, hands‑on role for someone who thrives in both reactive drainage work and planned civils projects. If you enjoy problem‑solving on‑site and want to be part of a supportive, fast‑paced business, we want to hear from you!
What does it entail?
- Responding to reactive drainage issues (blockages, backups, faults)
- High‑pressure water jetting and drain clearance
- CCTV surveys and fault diagnosis
- Carrying out repairs, excavations, and small civils works
- Installing and replacing drainage systems
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard
- Providing an exceptional standard of customer service and technical expertise
- Accurately recording work/job details via a range of bespoke internal/client systems and applications
- Communicate effectively with high profile commercial and domestic clients and Metro Rod Support Centre colleagues to ensure excellent customer service is provided at all times
What experience do we look for?
- Proven experience in reactive drainage and civils/drainage repairs
- Strong knowledge of drainage systems and fault finding
- Experience with excavation and reinstatement works
- Confident working independently and as part of a team
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Streetworks (NRSWA) and/or confined space training (desirable)
- Must live in the Carlisle area
What will you receive?
- Company van and fuel card
- Branded uniform
- Ongoing Health & Safety and new skills training
- Company Pension
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
