Drainage Assistants

Quest Waste Management; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drainage service provider is seeking motivated Drainage Assistants to join their expanding team. You will assist engineers in the operation of high-spec jetting and CCTV equipment, support drain cleaning, and maintain equipment to company standards. The role requires a UK driving license and teamwork skills, with opportunities for emergency call-outs and planned maintenance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Previous drainage or water industry experience preferred.
• Full UK driving licence (maximum three penalty points) essential.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexible approach with the ability to work occasional out-of-hours shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in operating high-spec jetting and CCTV equipment.
• Help with drain cleaning, unblocking, and liquid waste removal.
• Support both planned maintenance and emergency call-out work.
• Maintain and clean equipment and vehicles to company standards.
• Follow all site-specific and company health & safety procedures.

Job description

Overview

Job Category: Drainage

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Leeds Wakefield

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

QWM Group is expanding and we’re looking for motivated Drainage Assistants to join our growing team. We specialise in Drainage, Industrial Services, Tankering, and Utility Surveys, operating a modern fleet of high-specification jetting and camera equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial clients with both planned and emergency services.

As part of a two-person team, you will assist CCTV Engineers and Tanker Operators in the day-to-day operation of advanced jetting and camera equipment, as well as related drainage tasks. The role involves regular travel to sites across the region, including reactive and emergency call-outs.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in operating high-spec jetting and CCTV equipment
• Help with drain cleaning, unblocking, and liquid waste removal
• Support both planned maintenance and emergency call-out work
• Maintain and clean equipment and vehicles to company standards
• Follow all site-specific and company health & safety procedures

Skills & Experience

• Previous drainage or water industry experience preferred
• Full UK driving licence (maximum three penalty points) essential
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Flexible approach with the ability to work occasional out-of-hours shifts

Desirable Qualifications

• CSCS Card
• Confined Space Entry (Medium Risk)
• NRSWA or equivalent streetworks certification