Drainage Engineer

This is a great opportunity to join a small but growing business with the support of a National Brand and collaborative network. This role would suit somebody already experienced as a Drainage Engineer with the desire to expand on their existing skill set.

We pride ourselves on delivering a world class service to all of our customers. Our work changes from day to day, you may be doing unblocks, a CCTV survey, installing a new sewage treatment plant or grease trap. We need someone who is willing to work on a range of jobs, we solve issues for our customers and need someone who is going to find the cause not just clear the blockage.

We offer good rates of performance related pay and an opportunity to develop and progress as the business grows.

A great attitude to work, customer service skills and dedication are really important when working with us.

We work across Maidstone, Medway, Isle of Sheppey and Faversham.

Essential requirements

2 years drainage experience working in a similar role advantageous

Basic plumbing experience advantageous

Ongoing training (internal and external)

Good attitude to work – regardless of time of day or weather conditions

Excellent customer service skills – delivering world class service

Able to work on your own initiative or as part of a team

Good communication skills

Able to work in an organised and tidy manner

Hold a current UK Driving licence

Will require a clean DBS check

Working mostly Monday to Friday, but also out of hours and weekends on a rota basis, no two days are the same in this role. You will be tasked with providing reactive repair services and planned works to both commercial and domestic customers.

Responsibilities and tasks include

Being a trusted partner for all preventative maintenance and remedial work requirements for everything plumbing and drainage for both commercial and domestic clients

Drainage – blockages, leaking waste pipes, SVP replacements, CCTV camera inspections and surveys, drainage excavations and repairs

Relining and patch fibreglass repairs

Pumping station maintenance and septic tanks/treatment plants

Toilet repairs, tap replacements, leaks and general reactive maintenance

Package

Basic pay of £30,000 with ability to earn £40,000+ with bonus scheme and overtime

25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays. Pension after 3 months. Uniform, fully equipped van, tablet, mobile phone and lots of job-related training.

Hours of work

The business operates a 24-hour a day service, 365 days a year.

Working full time hours, you will also be required to cover out of hours work and weekends on a rota basis

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Pay

£30,000.00 per year

Benefits

Company pension

Experience

drainage: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification

CSCS (preferred)

WJA training certificate (preferred)

Driving Licence (required)

Work Location

On the road