Drainage and Plumbing Engineer

Rock Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Drainage Engineer/Plumber in Guildford. In this full-time role, you'll perform various drainage tasks, including inspections and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in drainage, along with strong communication skills. You'll also provide excellent customer service and manage work using mobile technology. Competitive salary of £34,000 plus incentives offered.

Benefits

Workplace pension scheme (after qualifying period)

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Company-provided uniform, van, and equipment

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Proven drainage experience including pipe and sewer inspections.
• Experience with High Pressure Jetting.
• Valid full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all types of drainage work including reactive unblocks.
• Perform CCTV surveys, drain repairs, and excavations.
• Deliver excellent customer service at every stage.

Skills

Drainage experience

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant drainage and/or plumbing qualifications

Job description

Drainage Engineer / Plumber

Location: Guildford

Salary: £34,000 + Incentives

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent + punchy incentive

Schedule: Monday to Friday (plus weekend rota)

• Workplace pension scheme (after qualifying period)
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Company-provided uniform, van, and equipment
• Paid holidays

The Role

As a Drainage Engineer / Plumber, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality drainage and plumbing services across both commercial and domestic properties. Your responsibilities will include :

• Carrying out all types of drainage work, including reactive unblocks and planned maintenance
• Performing CCTV surveys, drain repairs, and excavations
• Using mobile technology (smartphone / tablet) to manage workload and update job progress
• Ensuring all work meets company standards and health & safety guidelines
• Delivering excellent customer service at every stage

Qualifications & Experience

We’re looking for someone with :

• Relevant drainage and / or plumbing qualifications (e.g., WJA, SADS, Confined Space, CSCS card for excavations)
• Proven drainage experience, including pipe and sewer inspections
• Plumbing experience (domestic and commercial repairs) — desirable but not essential
• High Pressure Jetting experience
• Background in reactive maintenance
• Valid full UK driving licence

Key Attributes

• Confident communicator with strong customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to delivering technical excellence and maintaining high standards