At a Glance
- Tasks: Help customers by fixing drainage issues and providing clear solutions.
- Company: Join SR Plumbing, a trusted name in Newcastle's plumbing scene.
- Benefits: Earn £40,000, get a company van, and enjoy a permanent full-time role.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team and opportunities for extra hours.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing practical skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in drainage work and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
SR Plumbing is recruiting a Drainage Engineer to support customers across Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The role covers blocked drains, drainage repairs, recurring drainage issues and reactive appointments. We are looking for someone practical, reliable and comfortable explaining findings clearly to customers.
Responsibilities
- Attend domestic and light commercial drainage jobs, including blockages, slow‑draining fixtures and external drainage issues.
- Use appropriate equipment to diagnose and clear drainage problems safely.
- Carry out practical drainage repair and maintenance work where required.
- Explain findings clearly to customers and recommend sensible next steps.
- Take photos, write clear job notes and keep the office updated on follow‑on work.
- Manage urgent reactive jobs while keeping workmanship tidy and professional.
- Represent SR Plumbing professionally in the local area you cover.
Requirements
- Practical experience as a drainage engineer or multi‑skilled engineer handling drainage work.
- Confidence clearing common blockages and identifying recurring drainage problems.
- Experience using drainage equipment such as rods, jetting equipment or CCTV inspection tools.
- Full UK driving licence.
- A tidy, reliable and customer‑conscious way of working.
- Ability to manage reactive appointments without close supervision.
Desirable experience
- High‑pressure water jetting experience.
- CCTV drainage survey or inspection experience.
- Experience with domestic and light commercial drainage work.
What success looks like
- Attend drainage appointments prepared and on time.
- Clear common blockages safely and efficiently.
- Identify recurring drainage issues and recommend sensible follow‑on work.
- Keep work areas tidy and customers informed.
- Complete job notes and photos accurately.
Benefits
- £40,000 basic starting salary.
- Company van for work appointments.
- Uniform supplied.
- Permanent full-time position.
- Work focused around agreed regional areas.
- Office support with booking information and customer notes.
- Additional hours available when workload allows.
Location and working pattern
- Covering Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear and agreed nearby service areas for drainage appointments.
- Full-time mobile role with booked drainage appointments, urgent blockage work and occasional call-out demand.
Drainage Engineer Jobs in Newcastle employer: SR PLUMBING NW LTD
SR PLUMBING NW LTD is an excellent employer that values its employees by offering a supportive work culture and opportunities for professional growth. Working as a Mobile Drainage Engineer in the vibrant city of Cambridge not only provides a competitive salary but also allows you to engage with the community while solving essential drainage issues. The company prioritises reliability and clear communication, ensuring that you can thrive in your role and make a meaningful impact.
