Drainage Engineer

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Dunton Green; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools provided

Uniform provided

Equipment provided

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Field-Based Drainage Engineer for Guildford. This hands-on role involves drainage investigations, repairs, maintenance, and emergency call-outs across domestic and commercial properties.

You will perform CCTV surveys, HPWJ, unblocking, root cutting and descaling, with a focus on customer service and on-site problem solving. A full UK driving licence is required to operate across sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Drainage Engineer or Drainage Technician.
• Experience in customer-facing environments.
• Full UK driving licence; comfortable with mobile apps and digital job management systems.

Responsibilities

• Attend emergency and scheduled drainage call-outs.
• Diagnose and resolve drainage issues on-site.
• Carry out CCTV drain surveys, HPWJ, unblocking, repairs, descaling, patch lining.
• Communicate with customers and explain findings.
• Participate in on-call rota for 24/7 emergency services.
• Deliver excellent customer service while representing the business.

Skills

Customer facing

Problem solving

Communication

Driving licence

Digital tools

Tools

Mobile apps

Job description

Drainage Engineer Jobs in Guildford | Full-Time Field-Based Role | £38K + Overtime + Commission

Location: Guildford

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 basic salary + overtime + commission

Are you an experienced Drainage Engineer looking for a long-term opportunity with excellent earning potential and career progression?

We are hiring a skilled and customer-focused Field-Based Drainage Engineer to join our growing team in Guildford. This is a hands-on role working across both domestic and commercial properties, carrying out drainage investigations, repairs, maintenance, and emergency call‑outs.

If you have experience with drain unblocking, CCTV drainage surveys, high-pressure water jetting (HPWJ), drain repairs, or plumbing, we want to hear from you.

Drainage Engineer Responsibilities

• Attend emergency and scheduled drainage call‑outs
• Diagnose and resolve drainage issues efficiently on‑site
• Carry out:
  • CCTV drain surveys
  • High-pressure water jetting (HPWJ)
  • Drain unblocking and clearance
  • Root cutting and descaling
  • Patch lining repairs
  • Minor excavations and drainage repairs
• Communicate professionally with customers and explain findings clearly
• Recommend additional drainage or repair work where appropriate
• Follow all health & safety procedures and industry standards
• Participate in an on-call rota supporting 24/7 emergency drainage services
• Deliver excellent customer service while representing the business positively

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Drainage Engineer or Drainage Technician
• Experience working in customer-facing environments
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable using mobile apps and digital job management systems

Desirable Qualifications

• HPWJ certification
• CSCS card
• Plumbing experience

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £34,000 - £39,000 per year
• Uncapped overtime opportunities
• Commission and bonus potential
• Company vehicle, tools, uniform, and equipment provided
• Stable, permanent employment
• Supportive and growing team environment
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities