At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn practical drainage skills while working in a supportive team environment.
- Company: Join a family-owned business known for its honest and professional service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 20 days holiday, full PPE, and mobile phone allowance.
- Other info: Flexible hours, on-call bonuses, and a chance to work on diverse projects.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in the drainage industry with hands-on training and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just bring a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 39150 - 47850 £ per year.
Looking to build a long-term career and learn practical skills within the drainage industry? This is an opportunity to join a small, established, family-owned business providing drainage solutions across Coalville and the surrounding areas. Working across domestic, commercial and industrial markets, the company has built its reputation on providing an honest, knowledgeable and professional service, delivering cost-effective drainage solutions to its customers. They also believe in looking after their employees, offering a friendly and supportive working environment where you will be given the opportunity to learn, develop your skills and progress within the business.
What they’re looking for:
- Previous drainage experience isn’t listed as a requirement for this trainee position.
- Having the right attitude, being reliable and being willing to learn.
- To live within a 30-minute drive of the main office in Coalville.
- A willingness to learn new skills.
- An excellent attitude towards work.
- To be reliable and flexible.
- A full UK Driving Licence.
- To be willing to undergo a DBS and Enhanced Police Check.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team, supporting other operatives and engineers when required.
- To be able to carry out daily and weekly maintenance checks on vehicles and equipment to ensure everything remains fully operational.
What you’ll be doing:
As a Trainee Drainage Engineer, you will be working as part of a two-person team and learning the practical skills required to carry out a range of drainage work. Your role will include:
- Operating high-pressure jetting and CCTV surveying equipment as part of a two-person team.
- Attending drainage-related issues, including emergency callouts for blockages and pipe cleaning as part of regular maintenance programmes.
- Carrying out drain CCTV surveys on both small and large projects to a high standard, using WinCan software for reporting.
- Accurately recording and providing feedback on completed works.
- Delivering a high standard of customer service.
Salary: £29,250 - £35,000 basic salary, plus on-call bonus, with an average OTE of £40,000 per year.
Hours: Working 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with core hours of 7.30am - 4.30pm. Some flexibility will be required around start and finish times. Overtime and weekend work is also available.
On-call rota: The on-call rota is currently 1 week in 4, Monday to Friday, although this may change depending on employee numbers. You will also be required to be on call for either a Saturday or Sunday once every four weeks. Bank Holidays also need to be covered, with these shared between all engineers.
Benefits:
- 20 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays.
- Full PPE and uniform provided.
- Call allowance paid.
- Mobile phone allowance.
- Opportunity to learn, develop and progress within the role.
If you’re reliable, keen to learn and looking for the opportunity to develop a career within the drainage industry, please apply now!
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