At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver technical training and support to engineers in drainage operations across the UK.
- Company: Metro Rod Ltd is a leading provider of drain clearance and maintenance services with over 40 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, a company pension, and an electric car as part of your package.
- Other info: The role requires regular travel and overnight stays across the UK.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team focused on improving operational performance and introducing new technologies.
- Qualifications: Minimum 15 years' experience in drainage maintenance and recognised training qualifications are essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Metro Rod Ltd is a fast-growing and dynamic business, 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.
The Technical Training Manager will play a key role in supporting and developing the Metro Rod franchise network by delivering technical expertise, operational guidance, and industry-leading training to engineers and franchise teams across the UK. The role is responsible for maintaining high technical and safety standards, supporting drainage operations, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practice procedures.
Working closely with franchisees, operational teams, sales, compliance, and SHEQ functions, the successful candidate will provide hands-on support across:
- Drainage maintenance
- CCTV surveying
- High-pressure water jetting
- Drain rehabilitation
- Tanker operations
- Installation techniques
The role also focuses on improving operational performance, introducing new technologies and processes, conducting audits, and supporting business growth opportunities. Due to the national nature of the role, regular travel and overnight stays will be required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical and operational support to Metro Rod franchise offices across the UK.
- Deliver practical and classroom-based training to engineers and operational teams.
- Support training in areas including HPWJ, CCTV surveying, drain rehabilitation, drain replacement, tanker operations, and new installations.
- Promote and maintain best practice standards across all operational activities.
- Conduct audits and monitor compliance with health and safety legislation and operational procedures.
- Identify operational improvements and introduce new technologies, equipment and techniques to the business.
- Support franchisees with quotations, technical guidance and implementation of large-scale projects.
- Provide technical expertise to the Sales and Compliance teams on customer accounts and operational queries.
- Contribute technical content for marketing campaigns and business development activities.
- Assist with risk assessments, method statements and SHEQ-related initiatives.
- Represent the business at trade exhibitions, conferences and industry events.
- Support evaluation of new business growth opportunities and operational efficiencies.
Requirements:
- Minimum 15 years’ experience within drainage maintenance, survey and repair operations.
- Experience in business management and technical consultancy within the drainage industry.
- Training experience and recognised training qualifications.
- Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a demanding workload.
- Strong people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Flexible approach to travel and working away from home when required.
Essential / Preferred Qualifications:
- OS19X
- Confined Spaces Medium Risk
- NRSWA Level 2 or above
- CSCS Card
- HPWJ SA and DS
- IOSH Managing Safety or above
- Train the Trainer qualification
- CCTV camera systems knowledge
- Civils and lining work experience
- Knowledge of pumping stations
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave – plus bank holidays
- Royal London, Company Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Additional Paid Leave / Special Leave
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Company Events
- Free Eye Tests / Subsidy for Glasses
- Free Standard Parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Health Support
- Employee Discounts Platform - Mintago
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.
Training Manager - Drainage in Macclesfield employer: Metro Rod LTD
Based in Macclesfield, Cheshire, Metro Rod Ltd offers a competitive salary up to £50,000 and benefits like cycle-to-work schemes. The team is dedicated to maintaining high standards in drainage services, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction.
