Drain Repair Engineer

Auger; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan with cashback

Company events

Training & progression

Referral bonus

Mortgage & Insurance services

Job summary

Auger is seeking a Drain Repair Engineer to join our Coventry team, covering the local area. The role offers a total package of £36,412–£40,603 without overtime, with a starting salary of £32,381–£36,353 depending on experience.

You'll work 42.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri, with door-to-door pay and no on-call. Benefits include health plan, pension, annual leave, and generous training and progression opportunities, plus up to £2,500 annual bonus and a potential overtime uplift to £42,700.

Qualifications

• Experience in drain repairs, especially pipework replacement in excavations up to 2 m.
• Ability to confidently explain works to customers and provide reassurance.
• Strong teamwork and communication with Field Operations HQ.

Responsibilities

• Independently completing drain repairs to solve customers' issues.
• Explain works clearly to customers for peace of mind.
• Communicate proactively with the Field Operations Team at HQ.
• Collaborate with other engineers as required.

Skills

Customer care

Problem solving

Ownership

Tools

CCTV Camera use

CAT scanner use

Job description

We're looking for aDrain Repair Engineer to join the Auger Team, covering Coventry. Our total package is worth£36,412 - £40,603 without overtime.

About Auger

We provide drainage, water mains and subsidence services across the UK, doing 'whatever it takes' for our customers. 95% of our people say they feel valued, and 81% rate us 8+ when asked how likely they are to recommend Auger as a workplace. That's why we're recognised as a Platinum level Investors in People organisation, alongside the top 2% of UK employers.

Financials

• Starting Salary -£32,381 - £36,353dependent on experience
• Annual Bonus - approx£2000 - £2500
• 5.5% Pension Contribution - approx£1781 -£1999

Overtime

• Optional weekend OT at 1.5x rate eg. 10 days would top up the package to£38,280 -£42,700

Working Hours

• 42.5hrs per week, Mon-Fri only &NOon-call work
• We paydoor-to-doorincludingalldriving time
• Go straight to your job from home - you don't have to report to a depot or yard first
• Limited stay-aways, with bonuses/annual leave for more than 3 overnights per quarter

Leave

• 22 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Hol
• AL increases to 25 days within 5 years' service
• Enhanced bereavement, sickness and maternity / paternity leave

Benefits

• Health Plan with cashback for many services including dentist, optician & physio for you and your children, as well as access to a 24-Hour GP & gym discounts
• 2 company-wide events per year & regular funded socials in your region
• A focus on training & progression, working with some of the best engineers in the country
• £1000 for successful employee referrals
• Access to discounted Mortgage & Insurance Services

What We Provide

• A choice of our quality uniform range& all PPE
• Your own fully equipped vehicle that isn't shared with others
• Mobile phone
• Fuel and trade cards so you can stock up when you need
• Local storage sites & skips
• A dedicated Field Operations Team to help you with on-site challenges and any kit, equipment, materials, uniform, vehicle or plant requirements

The Role

• Independently completing drain repairs to solve our customer's issue
• Confidently talk our customer through the works, giving them peace of mind
• Communicate proactively with our Field Operations Team at HQ
• Work effectively with other engineers in our team as required

Preferred Experience

• Pipework replacement in excavations up to 2m (including trench shoring ability)
• Re-lining (using air or water) and patch-lining (using a packer)
• Use of CCTV Camera, including recording & labelling
• Use of CAT scanner to identify buried services & trace existing metallic supply
• Reinstatement of surfaces inc. paving slabs, block paving, cold lay tarmac, concrete, etc.

You'll be a great fit for Auger if

• You are great at caring for customers
• You are confident in finding solutions and overcoming unforeseen challenges
• You take pride in the high standard of your work
• You are enthusiastic, self-motivated and like to take ownership
• You are looking for a stable place to build a long-term career
• You have a clear DBS & driving licence

Our interview process

• Stage 1 - Short 15 min phone call with our HR team
• Stage 2 - Interview with management via Teams

For further information please visit our website;

www.auger.co.uk