Drainage Engineer

Metro Rod; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Rod, a leading drainage solutions provider, seeks a Drainage Engineer to join their team. The role involves cleaning, repairing, and maintaining drains while providing high-quality customer service. With ongoing training offered and a competitive salary structure, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in the drainage sector.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

20 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Ongoing Health & Safety training

Benefits scheme including discounts at multiple retailers

Company Pension

Branded uniform

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial drainage beneficial but not essential.
• CSCS tickets required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out services related to cleaning and maintenance of drains.
• Operation of High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment.
• Provide exceptional customer service and technical expertise.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical knowledge

Communication

Education

Full UK driving licence

Confined space entry experience

Tools

High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment

CCTV Surveying

Job description

Drainage Engineer
Metro Rod Glasgow
Salary £33K basic plus door to door paid overtime, plus £50 per job for additional work brought in
Benefits
8-5pm with on-call rota (1 in 8 weekends including bank holidays)

Metro Rod work with the likes of Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Mitie, Clarion, Axa, Wetherspoons and many more in the FM, Social Housing, Property Management, Retail, Industrial and Leisure sectors. Despite having been around for over 40 years, we are a fast-growing and dynamic business and part of an ever-expanding group Franchise Brands.

Founded in 1983, Metro Rod and its sister company Metro Plumb are leading providers of drain clearance and maintenance services delivered on a largely reactive basis. The services are provided by over 60 franchisees with geographical coverage across the UK. We've been clearing and unblocking drains for more than thirty years and we're proud of our reputation for quality service and customer satisfaction. Major companies and leading high street names trust us to deal with all their regular drain maintenance, and we'll bring the same high standards of service to tackle your drain blockage.

Within the Waste & Water Services Division of Franchise Brands, is also Willow Pumps and Filta. Two expanding businesses that focus on sewage pumps and commercial kitchen solutions. Together, the brands provide a complete one-stop shop for keeping water and waste flowing.

What does it entail?

• Carrying out a range of services associated with the cleaning, clearance, repair, and maintenance of our customers' drains
• Operation of High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment in line with rigorous safety standards
• Carrying out surveys
• Providing an exceptional standard of customer service and technical expertise
• Accurately recording work/job details via a range of bespoke internal/client systems and apps
• Communicate effectively with high profile commercial and domestic clients and Metro Rod Support Centre colleagues to ensure excellent customer service is always provided
• Being part of an on-call rota to help service our clients 24/7 / 365 days a year. This would be one week in four- variable according to the business needs

What are we looking for?

• High pressure water jetting and CCTV Surveying with experience in commercial drainage beneficial but not essential as full training provided for the right candidate
• Confined space entry experience
• CSCS tickets
• Excellent problem-solving ability with sound technical knowledge
• Have a positive, flexible, can-do attitude
• Want to be part of a growing and progressive business
• Be willing to work some unsociable hours
• Full UK driving licence
• Must be able to cover the areas mentioned above

What you will receive

• Personal development
• Company van and fuel card
• Branded uniform
• Ongoing Health & Safety and new skills training
• #Benefits scheme including 4% off at Tesco, 8% off at ASOS, 8% off at Just Eat 10% off at Pizza Hut, 10% off at Green King and many more
• Company Pension
• 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays