At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect and survey off-mains drainage systems at residential properties.
- Company: Growing off-mains drainage specialist with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: £45,000 salary, flexible hours, no weekends or on-call work.
- Other info: Join a progressive team where employees are valued and supported.
- Why this job: Enjoy a stable role with planned work and no call-outs.
- Qualifications: Experience with septic tanks and drainage systems; training provided.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Kent / East Sussex / Essex
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm, with flexible start and finish times
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Are you experienced with septic tanks, sewage treatment plants or other off-mains drainage systems and looking for a field-based role with planned work, sociable hours and no call-outs? Vector Recruitment Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a growing off-mains drainage specialist for an Off-Mains Drainage Surveyor covering mainly Kent, Sussex and Essex.
You will carry out pre-purchase and condition surveys at residential properties, inspecting off-mains drainage systems to establish their condition, operation and compliance.
The Role
- Visit customers' properties to inspect and survey septic tanks, sewage treatment plants, cesspits and associated drainage systems.
- Inspect septic tanks, sewage treatment plants, cesspits, chambers and drainage systems.
- Carry out CCTV drainage surveys of upstream and downstream pipework.
- Identify defects including damaged pipes, displaced joints, root ingress, blockages and poor falls.
- Check foul and surface water arrangements, including rainwater cross-connections.
- Inspect drainage fields, soakaways and discharge arrangements.
- Record system layouts, defects, photographs and CCTV footage.
- Identify potential compliance issues and required remedial works.
About You
- Strong practical knowledge of off-mains drainage systems, including septic tanks, cesspits and sewage treatment plants.
- Your experience could come from installing, servicing, maintaining or surveying off-mains systems, as survey-specific training can be provided.
- Ideally, experience of dye testing and carrying out CCTV drainage inspections using push-rod or similar camera equipment.
- Comfortable working independently and dealing professionally with homeowners and customers.
- Full UK driving licence.
Why Apply?
- If you're used to the reactive nature of the drainage industry, this role offers something different:
- £45,000 salary.
- Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm.
- No on-call rota.
- No weekend work.
- No overtime requirement.
- Fully planned workload.
- Flexibility to start and finish earlier if preferred.
- Training provided on the company's surveying processes.
- Supportive, progressive and growing business where employees are genuinely valued and looked after.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with off-mains drainage experience who wants to move into a specialist surveying role with better hours, planned work and no call-outs. Apply today or contact Lauren Botting on 01737 452 505 for a confidential discussion.
Off Mains Drainage Surveyor in Kent employer: Vector
As an HGV Class 2 Drainage Engineer with us, you'll join a dynamic team dedicated to providing top-notch service to both commercial and domestic clients. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that values employee growth, offering ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills. Located in a vibrant area, our company not only offers competitive salaries but also a range of benefits that ensure a rewarding and fulfilling career.
